Be mindful of ground temperatures, too
Welcome to National Gardening Month! It is said that April showers bring May flowers, but Mother Nature had a different idea this year. March brought on spring early and many flowers and trees have already finished blooming. Remember one thing: Just remember that even...
It’s time to hatch a gardening game plan
Spring is almost here and it is time to make a plan for all your gardens for the coming growing season. Always remember a truly beautiful flower garden and a productive vegetable garden is always a healthy garden. You can accomplish this by utilizing good practices,...
February brings roses, fruit tree care
February is upon us and regardless of what the groundhog says, the weather can vary widely. Even though it may still be cold, damp, snowy, and sometimes miserable outdoors, occasionally mother nature will bless us with a day or two of sunshine. Be inspired to go...
Solutions, successes and holiday messes
Although a new year tends to evoke stress, I really encourage you to see this as a new beginning — an opportunity for another year of growth and adventure in the wondrous world of gardening. January is notorious for being a time where most people try to slow down,...
Decorate like it’s snow-body’s business
Season’s greetings, fellow gardeners! We know you’re ready to get the snowball rolling on Christmas and holiday decorating. We want to share some of our professional decorating secrets, holiday hacks, and other household tips to get you through the season. Of course,...
Garden and gobble with gratitude
This time of the year most of us are gathering around tables to celebrate gratitude with friends and family. There’s usually a few things left to handle in the garden before winter settles in. So, let’s talk about how to run your garden’s closing shift before winter...
Fall plant talk and cushaws
You’ve probably heard the term heirloom used before when discussing plants such as tomatoes and vegetables. Some horticulturists define an “heirloom” as an old cultivar of plant, developed before 1951, that is used for food that’s grown and maintained by farmers and...
Plant an unbe-leaf-able fall garden
It may feel like summer, but the fall planting season is upon us. Mentioning spring might have some folks confused for a moment, however, now through November is the time you want to plant any bulbs that you’d like to see come up in the spring. The cooling...
Harvest how-to’s, occasional plant issues
This month is peak harvesting season for summer crops. Harvesting fruits, veggies, and herbs is important for your plant to understand it needs to keep producing. What happens when you leave fruits and vegetables on the vine or plant? We’ll find out. You might also be...
Handle pruning, watering like a pro
Summer is here and with the arrival of the heat and humidity, comes the arsenal of more insect and fungal problems. Water will be evaporating faster and air will be dryer. This month we’re talking about how to handle powdery mildew issues, what to prune and how it...
