As summer fades and the air turns crisp, many gardeners assume the planting season is winding down. In reality, fall is one of the best times to put new plants in the ground. Experts from NC State University agree that cooler weather, warm soil, and … [Read more...]
Mid-Atlantic Pocket Guide to Water Garden Species
Using native species in water gardening helps to diversify the ecosystem and provide habitat, food, and resources critically needed by native insects, birds, small mammals, pollinators, and other wildlife. This guide provides details about each … [Read more...]
Embrace Decay with a Stunning Stumpery Garden
How-to, Planning and Design, Plants for Shade The loss of a beloved tree hurts a gardener’s heart. But rather than revving up the chainsaw or calling a crew to tote it away for firewood, consider celebrating the life of the tree and its ongoing … [Read more...]
Plant Perennial Vegetables in Winter
Some of my favorite foods are perennials. When used to refer to food plants, perennial means that the plant lives from year to year and does not die after flowering once. While many perennial food plants are fruit trees and bushes, there are also … [Read more...]
Managing the Garden in Extreme Heat
When a summer heat wave arrives, it can be stressful for plants and gardeners alike. The plants of your landscape will require a little more TLC to make it through periods of extreme heat. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Heat Stroke: Protect Yourself in the Garden this Summer!
Woah! Who turned up the heat? It seems with temperatures consistently reaching into the upper 90’s, that summer started early and intends to be l-o-n-g! This doesn’t mean we can’t keep gardening, but it does mean that we need to take extra … [Read more...]
Seed Saving Basics
For longtime gardeners, saving seeds from their plants may be a family tradition. For new gardeners, it may only be a matter of time until they wonder if they can save the seeds forming in their vegetables and flowers to grow next year's garden. … [Read more...]
Native Grasses, Sedges and Rushes for the Home Landscape
Native grasses, sedges and rushes can add structure and beauty to your garden all year long while also playing an important role in supporting our local wildlife. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Controlling Squash Vine Borers
Have you ever ventured into the garden in early summer and found your squash or zucchini plants have collapsed, seemingly overnight? If so, you know firsthand how destructive squash vine borer can be to all types of squash, zucchini, and pumpkins. … [Read more...]
Time to think about fall planting!
What can I grow in fall? All of the same plants you grew in spring, but likely better! Anything in the cabbage family–broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, kohlrabi, radishes, turnips, mustard, arugula, bok choy, other Asian greens, etc. etc.–plus … [Read more...]