As the school year is kicking off, one thing you might want to incorporate into your child’s study is a garden.  Numerous studies show spending time in nature or a garden is good for...
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When it comes to pruning perennials, most gardeners complete this task in the spring or fall. Did you know the late summer is also a good time to give your perennials a trim?  The heat of the...
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Rain is wonderful for our gardens but when it is heavy and includes strong winds than it can be quite harmful. Having too much rain can actually be detrimental to our gardens.  If you live in...
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When I was a kid I remember my sister, who is now my business partner, taking the pit of an avocado, putting several toothpicks in it and suspending it in a cup of water. I thought she was crazy...
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One of the most common questions I get from passersby each spring is “why are your Lilacs so full of flowers and mine aren’t”? This question typically has a very simple answer...
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Mushrooms are neither a vegetable nor a fruit but are actually a fungus. Once you get past this fact they’re actually a very healthy addition to your diet. They are fat-free, low in calories,...
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Nothing can be more frustrating than an early frost in the fall or spring. Just when you think you haven’t anything to worry about Mother Nature throws you a curveball. Frost injures your...
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A cold frame is a useful tool that every gardener can benefit from. It can be used to jump-start your garden in the spring and to extend your harvest season in the fall. This enclosure helps to...
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