We are at the end of most people’s gardening season and before we put everything away, we wanted to share some tips to help make your garden tools sparkle. It may seem like a chore to clean...
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Peonies are one of the most popular flowering plants grown for their showy flowers and ornamental leaves. These beautiful perennials produce a single, large flower head with many curling,...
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Seed saving is the process of collecting and storing seeds from plants that you have grown in the current season. In turn, these seeds will be used to produce a new crop of plants for future...
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A porch is an element of your home that can be included in the design aesthetic.  The first impression of your home can begin with your front porch.  If properly designed, it can add...
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With many of us facing snow and colder temperatures, this is a great time of year to be planning your garden for spring.  If you have a greenhouse, you probably have thought of numerous...
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As we are nearing the end of August, many of us will see a continuation of summer and others will start getting ready for fall. Either way, there are lots of things to do in your garden. 

Deadheading is a phrase you hear a lot when speaking with gardeners, but do you actually know what it really means? Deadheading is not some form of medieval torture. It is simply the removal of...
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“Your yard is beautiful!” I think every gardener enjoys a compliment and there is a good feeling that comes when you know that your friends and neighbors enjoy your garden almost as...
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