On the surface it may seem like the “color committee” has thrown me a bit of a curve ball this month. After all, what does the color purple have to do with the month of April? Perhaps a...
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The origins of companion planting in North American vegetable gardens is said to date back to when Native Americans taught the pilgrims how to plant squash, corn and beans. This technique has also...
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At this time of the year sometimes it seems like the only gardening we can do is in our heads. This makes planning a great way to get that “gardening fix” and to begin preparations for...
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One of the most popular holiday decorations are wreaths. There are many stories of how and when the tradition of hanging a wreath on your front door started. Ancient Romans often hung wreaths as a...
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Despite the best care no plant, outdoor or indoor, is 100% immune from insects and diseases.  Sometimes it seems that one day your plants look great and the next day they appear sick or just...
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Let’s face it; gardening in the spring is always a lot more fun than in the fall. Spring is all about a new beginning while fall is the beginning of the end. I always have a touch of...
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Just because you have limited space doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun of planting bulbs for next spring. If you live in an apartment or townhouse you can decorate your deck, patio,...
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There is probably no insect or animal that causes more heartache for gardeners than deer. Regardless of what area of the country you reside in there always seem to be no shortage of these...
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