“A little studied negligence is becoming to a garden” — Eleanor Perenyi in “Garden Thoughts” (1981)For the past several years some authors of garden books have honed in on writing what can best be described as adaptive gardening or gardening for a … [Read more...]
Protecting Garden and Landscape Plants During Cold Weather
Arctic air is on the way – scheduled to arrive in full force tonight with low’s dipping into the upper teen’s and even colder temperatures expected for Tuesday night. Read More: … [Read more...]
Learn How To Grow Persimmon Trees
Growing persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) is a great way to enjoy something different in the garden. Early explorers to American valued this tree, as did Native Americans who used the fruit, which hung on the tree into winter, for food during the … [Read more...]
Cold Weather and Pests
COLD WEATHER AND PESTS The Entomological Society of America reminds us that most insects, including pests, have evolved ways to cope. Dr. Lewis at Iowa State University has more. Not even deep freeze can put unwanted pests on … [Read more...]
What Do You Mean I Have To Water In The Winter?
Winter watering is something that stumps many people. If you think about it, most of us put the hose away in late October or November when we begin to have frosty nights. Hoses may not come out again until late March or April. In … [Read more...]
Can I Get My Amaryllis to Bloom Again?
Although amaryllis are typically only sold around the holidays, they can be grown successfully year-round and bloom again as long as they receive proper care. Read More: … [Read more...]
How to rebloom your holiday poinsettia
Moving your poinsettia outdoors during summer and making sure it receives the proper amount of light will help ensure it reblooms for the next holiday season. See more: … [Read more...]
GROWING DAFFODILS
How to plant, grow, and care for daffodils... The bright yellow blooms of daffodils are a wonderful sign of spring—but do you know how and when to plant them properly? Here are tips on planting daffodil bulbs, caring … [Read more...]
DRYING FLOWERS
Even with the increased popularity of plastic and fiber flowers (silk for example), many people still prefer “the real thing” preserved in a lifelike manner. Flower preservation has become a popular hobby. Flowers such as marigolds, zinnias, … [Read more...]
PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING GARLIC
Garlic is an easy-to-grow crop that’s harvested in midsummer and planted in the fall. Harvest when the tops just begin to yellow and fall over! See all our tips on growing garlic. Rather than risk getting subpar garlic from the grocery … [Read more...]