It’s time to celebrate. July is National blueberry month so enjoy some of these nutritious berries and consider growing a few plants…
A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall.
Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktail…
Proper watering is key to gardening success, but untangling and dragging heavy hoses across the yard, smashing delicate flowers and …
Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs when planning new or updating existing gardens and landscapes. …
Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no pl…
Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own garden and containers. Growing seed…
Dahlias have been a fixture in summer flower gardens for generations. But it may be time to update your idea of dahlias! With hundre…
Impress your guests with a garden, container and dinner table filled with tasty and colorful winning tomato varieties. Small-fruited…
Lift your spirits and improve your indoor environment by taking part in the indoor gardening movement. An apartment or home filled w…
Brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional favorites, flowering tropical plants, or annuals move…
Plant away the stress of the of the holidays and add some fragrance to the new year by growing paperwhites. Just plant the bulbs, n…
The holiday season has arrived. That means you will be on the giving or receiving end of a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, …
Gardeners know the benefits of digging in the soil. It elevates a person’s mood, improves mental and physical well-being and the out…
It’s a jungle in there. Every window, surface and brightly lit corner is filled with decorative or edible greenery. There is no dou…
Create a colorful and fragrant fall finale in your garden with groundcovers and vines. Blanket the earth with hardy groundcovers tha…
Houseplants make a wonderful addition to our home’s décor and improve the indoor air quality. Those with pets however may struggle …
It’s all about timing when harvesting cucumbers for eating fresh or preserving as dill or sweet pickles. Picking these low-calorie v…
Enjoy your flower garden’s beauty all year long. Harvest and dry a few flowers to use in flower arrangements, craft projects or as …
Fall is a great time to start a garden or renovate an existing planting bed. The soil is warm while the air is cool – a perfect comb…
Add a flavorful boost to any meal with garden-fresh herbs. You’ll quickly discover the difference fresh herbs make when preparing an…
Too much, not enough, and never when you need it. This is a common complaint of gardeners. Keeping and using water where it falls is…
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners have always know it, but now research prove…
Busy schedules, over indulging, and strenuous summer activities can lead to sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. When searching …
Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing…
Spots and patches of white or gray talcum powder-like substance on your plant means powdery mildew infected your plant. This is one …
It’s a year-long celebration of flavor and beauty as we honor and grow the beet, coreopsis, calibrachoa and tulip.
Make your next gathering one to remember by including a few unique vegetables on the relish tray, as a side dish or for dessert. You…
Fill your garden with colorful annuals you and the pollinators can enjoy all season long. Look for outstanding varieties chosen by A…
Making a few changes in your garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for you to relax or e…
Elevate your gardens to waist high level for convenience and easy access. Elevated gardens are easy on your back and knees and are …
Give mom a gift that provides beauty all season long with minimal care. A basket, container or garden bed filled with these award-wi…
Tuck them into the garden, pop some in a container or dress up a window box. Then water as needed, add a bit of fertilizer and wait …
A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat; but it can make growing a beautiful garden a bit more challenging. Take h…
Summer means time spent gardening and relaxing with friends. And just like the kitchen in winter, the patio or deck tends to be the…
Lilies add long-lasting color and fragrance to flower gardens and summer bouquets. These stately flowers provide vertical interest a…
A healthy lawn is your best defense against lawn diseases and other problems. But when the weather favors the disease more than your…
Do you always squeeze in an extra tomato plant, another row of beans or hill of zucchini? It seems like a good idea at the time, u…
Turn up the heat and add a bit of spice to your meals with hot peppers. Add them to your garden, flower borders and containers for …
It’s time to break out the seeds and potting mix to start your garden plants indoors. It’s a great way to keep your green thumb in …
