With the holidays in the rear-view mirror, now is the time to start thinking about getting back outside into your garden. No, not just to shovel snow or refill the birdfeeders…but rather for some winter pruning! Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Propagating Plants by Cuttings
Propagating plants from cuttings is one of the easiest and most used methods of propagation. Many plants will root from just a section of a plant. Some plants will root in water, but cuttings will develop a better root system when rooted in a … [Read more...]
Cleaning up the vegetable garden in fall
With the first frost of autumn hitting many areas of Maryland, this is a good time to think about cleaning up your vegetable garden, if you haven’t already done so! Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Figs in the Home Garden
With significant winter protection, both container and in-ground figs can be productive. So how do we grow and care for figs in northern zones? How do we choose cultivars, plant, fertilize, deal with pests and diseases, and winterize figs? Read … [Read more...]
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
March is the month when smart gardeners gear-up for the growing season by starting vegetable and flowering seedlings. One important factor that will determine the degree of success is the potting media. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Although warmer temperatures are in our local forecast, Spring is still a ways away. However, NOW is a great time to plan for your Spring and Summer gardens. Consider what vegetables and plants you'd like to grow this year; old favorites and … [Read more...]
Seed Buying 101: A Glossary
How often do you find yourself wondering what the difference is between an heirloom and an open-pollinated seed variety? Or an F1 hybrid and a GMO? Misconceptions about these terms are rampant. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Winter is all about layering, catching up after a busy summer and feeding the soul from a pantry stocked with home-canned goods and a freezer full of garden vegetables. Before you burrow in, apply these principles to your outdoor spaces and get a … [Read more...]
Fall Pruning: Think twice
Fall has always been considered the season of harvest. Images of corn, pumpkins and the bounty of Thanksgiving all create moving symbols of autumn. Fall brings to close another growing season, as plants prepare for winter by shedding their leaves or … [Read more...]
How and When to Divide Perennials
Perennials grace our gardens year after year with their variety of brilliant colors and unique foliage forms. After a few years in the garden, these perennials may start to produce smaller blooms, develop a 'bald spot' at the center of their crown, … [Read more...]