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
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
Autumn’s arrival brings with it the first calendar warning that a frost could come at any time now. That first frost can mar the leaves of basil to spotty black and cut short the season of other delicious herbs. With … Continued
With over 300 species of irises available to grow in your gardens, you might need some kind of plant labels to help you tell one from the other. Markers for irises will help you differentiate species that have even the … Continued
The difference between cooking and baking is spontaneous creativity—well, at least with measurement and ingredients. Baking is an exact science—not enough or too much flour or making the mistake of using margarine instead of butter could completely ruin your cookies … Continued
As we start to thrill at the first cool fall evening, weekend of bonfire wiener roasts, and the colorful display of Midwestern deciduous trees, there is also work to be done. Our last few tomatoes might be taking longer to … Continued
It may be true that only certain flowers bloom in the spring, but that’s not true of many vegetables. Dutchman’s Breeches, Spring Beauties, Lily-of-the-Valley, and Crocuses announce that it’s time to open the windows after winter’s cold has finally subsided. … Continued
The heat of summer is starting to cool. Not only do we take notice but plants do too. The sunny days and cool evenings will trigger that beautiful metamorphosis from green summer leaves to the fiery colors of fall. Gorgeous … Continued
Are you terrible with names. Maybe you can remember a face, but not a name. For some people, the same goes with plants. “Wait…is that catmint or catnip? I know that one there—it loves the sun and blooms in early … Continued
