Homegrown fruits and vegetables can’t be beat for their crisp, flavorful taste. Produce plucked straight from the vine tastes better than produce plucked from grocery store shelves. Greenhouses allow you to enjoy that fresh taste all year around. When you … Continued
Do you frown when you have to clean off the garden tools and pack them away for the winter? Some weekend warriors may cheer when the days get a little cooler and grass starts to slowly go dormant for the … Continued
When a peony bush takes root, its found its home. For over a half century, a peony bush may thrive in the first place where it was planted. Peonies make some people nostalgic. They may harken back to the days … Continued
While gardeners in the north pull in their potted tropical plants in early October, gardeners in the South keep enjoying blooms all year round. Gardeners in the southwestern states may not have the beautiful autumnal leaf color, but their succulents … Continued
Why would you concern yourself with finding your plant markers in the snow? Well, if you are like some adventurous gardeners, your harvest doesn’t end in November. You might collect lettuce in January and even spinach after the first frost. … Continued
For some gardeners, late autumn means pulling tomato cages out of the ground and stowing them away in the garden shed or garage for next summer. For other gardeners it’s pulling patio plants inside and maybe harvesting some seeds for … Continued
As the chilly winds wake us up to the reality that winter is here, we gather up our outdoor plants and bring them in to safety. The vegetable plants succumb to a frosty covering as green tomato stems and leaves … Continued
Plant labels in your garden help you remember names, remember what you planted where and help visitors learn about your garden, too. But plant labels aren’t just for outdoor gardens. For those of you who love to adorn your house … Continued
Edible, fragrant, beautiful and versatile are herbs. Each plant makes its own impression on your taste buds and sense of smell. The relaxing scent of lavender. The nose-tickling fragrance of mint. The spicy taste of cilantro. All of these herbs … Continued
If your roses are pretty winter hardy, then the approaching cold overnight temperatures probably don’t have you worried. If you have hardy rose plants, then you don’t have to do much to protect them over the winter. Other species of … Continued
