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...]
10 Tips for Beginning Gardeners
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...]
Natural Resource Conservation Begins in My Backyard
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...]
Native Cultivars – Good, Bad, and Ugly
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...]
Protecting Plants From Snow
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...]
Snowdrops
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...]
5 Ways to Build Soil in Winter
It is a generally accepted fact that once soil temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C), biological activity slows to a crawl, and the soil and all its life forms hibernate through winter. By this logic, soil cannot be expected to change for the better … [Read more...]
Keep Your Landscape Safe From Winter Salt
"Watch for such indicators as premature fall color, twig dieback, leaf margin scorch, browning of conifer needles or stunted growth." Keep Your Landscape Safe From Winter Salt To keep your landscape healthy in the winter it's good … [Read more...]
Winter Checklist for Garden Activities
Even in winter, indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs and trees require our attention. Follow this checklist to keep on target with plant care throughout the winter. Source: Penn State Extension Home Gardening Newsletter … [Read more...]
Can Gardening Help Troubled Minds Heal?
"It's called horticultural therapy. And some doctors, psychologists and occupational therapists are now at work to test whether building, planting, and harvesting a garden can be a therapeutic process in its own right." Can … [Read more...]