March is an exciting month as the garden tasks shift from clean-up and other monotonous tasks to planting. Eager to get their hands dirty, many gardeners…
Browsing: Your Place in the Garden
Storing leftover seeds correctly from one growing season to the next reduces waste and can save money. Keeping seeds in a cool, dry location such as…
Gardens have a way of creating community whether gardening together or apart. A beautiful garden in a neighborhood invites conversation from passersby. Sharing a harvest with…
The cold weather may put a damper on outdoor gardening, but there’s no reason you can’t continue a fresh harvest indoors. Many leafy green vegetables can…
The term “permaculture” was described in 1978 by Bill Mollison as an intentional plan for living within our own needs while supporting the needs of the…
Before you pack away your garden gloves and trowels for the impending winter, now may be the time to expand or start a perennial garden. Perennials…
Most gardeners will agree there is nothing like vine-ripe tomatoes, especially when they are warmed by the heat of the sun. After spending many hours harvesting…
Creating a water garden in the landscape brings sensory appeal as well as a habitat for aquatic animals and birds. Here are some considerations for placing,…
It’s the season of sunshine and for gardeners that includes projects in the yard. There are endless tasks to be done to maintain a landscape, many…
Coneflower (echinacea sp.) is a must-have perennial. Not only are the daisy blooms beautiful in color, but also the cone-shaped seedheads attract adorable golden finches, butterflies…