The natural light from a window is seldom enough for good, strong seedling growth. They will usually stretch and lean towards the light and will not produce sturdy plants. Read On: … [Read more...]
Seed Libraries Research Guide: Home
A seed library is a place where community members can get seeds for free or for a nominal fee and is run for the public benefit. Read more: … [Read more...]
Winter Bird Feeding: The Basics
Action, color, drama, song; it's all there at your backyard bird feeder. Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment. You'll get to know the regulars and, if you're … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Gardening Is Good for Your Health
Growing your own garden – whether it's indoors, in your backyard, at the schoolyard or part of a plot in a community garden – can do more than provide tasty produce and beautiful flowers. There are some major health benefits to getting a little dirt … [Read more...]
Propagating Houseplants
I know the feeling…. It’s the middle of winter and spring fever is starting to set in. You’ve gone through all the seed catalogs, ordered seeds and sketched a garden layout. But now what?! It’s still months before you can put a seed in the … [Read more...]
YEAR OF THE AMARYLLIS
Recently Carol O. shared an excellent article on Amaryllis. These beautiful flowers are grown from bulbs and, with a vast array of colorful varieties, they can help to decorate and brighten homes during the winter season. Today, I was happy to see … [Read more...]
Where Do Snakes Go in the Winter?
I don’t see snakes on the trails in the fall and winter months. Do they hibernate like bears? Is there a “snake season?” I have so many questions. Read more: … [Read more...]
Seed catalogs made easy
There are almost as many seed catalogs as seed displays at your local garden centers attempting to convince you to purchase the seeds they sell. So, how do you decide what to purchase, and how many packets you will need? CONTINUE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Real Christmas Trees have a second life
After the holidays, don’t throw your Real Christmas Tree in the trash. Real Christmas Trees are biodegradable, which means they can be easily reused or recycled for mulch and other purposes. Here are some recycling options and tips on what to do with … [Read more...]
Will the Frigid Weather Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
This week, we are experiencing the coldest weather of the winter with temperatures dropping to around zero degrees. Most outdoor plants will tolerate freezing conditions, even the single digit temperatures we are seeing now. However, single digit and … [Read more...]