Windowsill Gardening

Windowsill gardening

What’s better in the winter than a windowsill project that not only gives you something to do, but makes your food taste better?  Try growing herbs indoors!  And the fragrance in great, too…. How to Start Herbs From Seeds or Cuttings Many herbs start well from seeds–particularly basil, chives, parsley, dill, and cilantro.  For a few herbs, like … Read more

My 2024 Gardening Resolutions

Bonnie's 2024 Gardening Resolutions

So many people make New Year’s Resolutions, but how many of us keep them? I go to the gym in January, and people are waiting everywhere. Go in March, however, and there’s not nearly as long a wait. I’m going to make a few resolutions for my garden. We’ll see how I do. My 2024 … Read more

The Winter Solstice – A Long History of Celebration

The winter solstice is here

This coming Thursday, December 21st, is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day/longest night of the year. At this point, our north pole is tilted the farthest away from the sun. They’ll celebrate the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Christmas Day cookouts are relatively common—in Australia! From then on, the days will get a … Read more

Caring for Your Poinsettia This Season

Learn all about poinsettia care

The single most popular Holiday plant sold in America is—you guessed it—the poinsettia—with over 40 million sold annually! Chances are you’ve bought one already to decorate your house or been given one as a gift. So here are some things to know: Poinsettias are native to southern Mexico. The first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel … Read more

Paperwhites – Easy to Grow and a Great Gift

A bundle of paperwhite narcissus

It’s the time of year for Paperwhite Narcissus, so here’s what you need to know. Paperwhites are members of the Amaryllidaceae family. This makes them related to amaryllis, snowdrops, daffodils, etc. Facts About Paperwhites They are native to the warmer regions of the Mediterranean, from Greece to Portugal. This means that we cannot grow them … Read more

What I’m Thankful For in My Garden

What I'm Thankful For in My Garden

With Thanksgiving this past Thursday, I started thinking about what I’m thankful for this year in my garden. Veggie Goodness Even though we had a rainy patch mid-summer, I’m grateful I did not get blight on my tomatoes. Spacing plants a little further apart for more air circulation does help. And even though I did … Read more

The Secret to Keeping Amaryllis Year After Year

Tips for keeping amaryllis year after year

Is anything more Christmas-y than an amaryllis in bloom? They’re dramatic, gorgeous, and easy! What we call amaryllis are members of the amaryllis family called Hippeastrum. True amaryllis, believe it or not, are pretty little pale-pink flowers—Amaryllis Belladonna. The word Amaryllis, in Greek, means “sparkle.” However, “Hippeastrum” has been called amaryllis for so long that … Read more

How to Prepare for a Great Garden Next Year

It's time to begin prepping your garden for winter

I’ve pulled up all my summer veggies and planted a few cool-season veggies like kale, broccoli, and spinach. But the cool season veggies don’t take up as much space as the summer veggies. My second raised bed is going to have nothing in it this winter. Can I do something to ensure my garden is … Read more

Houseplants Inside? Now What?

Caring for winter houseplants

Now that your houseplants have all been moved back inside, here are a few things to consider. Yellow Leaves Yellow leaves can be a sign of two very different problems. They are often a sign that plants that need high light aren’t getting it. Check the light requirements of your particular plant. Ficus trees (Weeping … Read more

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