Just because it is December and winter is here doesn’t mean you have to put your love of plants in hibernation. As a matter of fact, the holidays can be one of the most enjoyable times of the...
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I know that envy is considered one of the “7 deadly sins” but I can’t help but be jealous of those who live in places like Southern California or Florida right now. While...
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It doesn’t take long after my garden has been “put to bed” for the winter for me to get that itch to dig in the dirt. Perhaps it is in my blood and I hope I never get it out of my...
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One thing I have found out about gardening is that good planning and a lot of patience often leads to benefits down the road. This is particularly true when you want to have beautiful...
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Cannas, dahlias and gladiolus have been mainstays of gardens throughout the United States for decades. Those gardeners who live in USDA zones 8 through 11 can allow these frost sensitive plants to...
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Garlic has been used both as a food source and a medicinal plant for thousands of years; dating back as far as when the pyramids at Giza were constructed according to some sources. It has been used...
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If you think you have missed the optimum planting time for spring-flowering bulbs, go ahead and plant them anyway.  Here is some information from The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information...
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The last decade has seen a significant increase in interest surrounding community gardens and farmers markets. The American Community Gardening Association indicates that there are over 5,000...
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