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The NASA Guide To Air-filtering Houseplants

March 13, 2019 by Kathy N

It won't surprise you to hear that the majority of people spend the bulk of their time indoors, whether it's at home or working in an office environment. As such, it's important to ensure that the air quality is of a high standard, something that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment /Water, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: air quality, houseplants, NASA study

Growing Currants

March 6, 2019 by Kathy N

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Filed Under: Fruits /Veggies, Shrubs /Trees /Groundcover Tagged With: currants, growing currants, shrubs

Gorgeous Indoor Plants that LOVE the Dark

February 28, 2019 by Kathy N

Do you want to brighten up a dark corner of your home or add a little life to the basement? There are a number of beautiful indoor plants that do well in low light situations. Many are also low maintenance and thrive on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: houseplants, houseplants for low light, indoor plants, indoor plants for low light

Hellebores – what to know and which to grow

February 27, 2019 by Kathy N

Hellebores are the jewels of the garden come winter and early spring, and come in myriad petal forms and colours. "What Herbaceous perennials with nodding, bell-shaped flowers and glossy, semi-evergreen foliage. Single, double and semi-double … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: hellebores, lenten rose, perennials, winter blooms

Grow a Healing Herbal Tea Garden

February 25, 2019 by Kathy N

  An herbal tea garden moves beyond rosemary, sage, and thyme, to a whole host of sweet and flavorful—and deliciously decorative—plants that can be harvested for tea. https://gardentherapy.ca/herbal-tea-garden/ Source: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Gardening / Landscaping, Herbs, In The Kitchen, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: herbal tea, herbal tea garden, tea garden

10 Tips for Beginning Gardeners

February 21, 2019 by Kathy N

10 Tips for Beginner Gardeners Plan your garden like a pro and grow veggies your family actually likes to eat! Here are 10 garden planning tips to consider before you “dig” in! Source: The Old Farmers Almanac … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fruits /Veggies, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: beginner gardener, tips for beginners

Natural Resource Conservation Begins in My Backyard

February 20, 2019 by Kathy N

My Backyard is a self-guided program designed to assist and guide residents with healthy soil, lawns, trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, and more. Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun County Master Gardeners educate on environmentally sound … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Gardening / Landscaping

Native Cultivars – Good, Bad, and Ugly

February 18, 2019 by Kathy N

  Straddling important choices between planting true native plants and native cultivars. Check out the link below to learn more about the environmental impact...http://www.fort-worth-metropolitan-area.com/…/native-culti…/ Source: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Gardening / Landscaping, Native Plants /Wildlife Habitats Tagged With: native cultivars

Protecting Plants From Snow

February 14, 2019 by Kathy N

No matter how beautiful it looks, snow can cause major problems in the garden. After all, snow is not just cold but heavy, which can spell bad news for plants and garden structures alike. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your garden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment /Water, From The Ground Up Tagged With: protect plants from snow, snow

Snowdrops

February 13, 2019 by Kathy N

Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to emerge in late winter. Learn more about the origin and care of this popular bulb.  Source: Martha Murdock, Master Gardener, Beaver County PA Penn State Extension Home Gardening Newsletter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: bulb, early spring flower, snowdrop

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