It’s hard to believe that it’s less than a month away from the First Day of Fall on Tuesday, September 22! But there are still some things that you can do in your garden. Apply a two- to three-inch layer of mulch, or even chopped leaves (simply roll over them with the lawnmower) to your … Read more
We’ve all had those moments—we’re sitting in the chair on our deck or patio, sipping on iced tea when suddenly we leap to our feet because we remembered something we forgot. Here’s a list of summer gardening tasks to remember. End of Summer Checklist Remember not to just water your plants. Remember to actually touch … Read more
Have you ever sat on your patio or deck enjoying a nice, quiet evening when you’ve suddenly heard some noise from the back of the yard? You turn and look, only to find a deer or two rummaging through your veggie or flower garden. I have. I ran back to where they were and looked … Read more
During the summer, doesn’t it seem like nearly every other front porch has Boston ferns hanging on it? Well, they are fluffy and full. But what do you do with them at summer’s end? Boston ferns are native to Florida, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Their native environment is warm and humid. Their botanical … Read more
Every room in our house could almost always be improved by adding some fresh greenery, but the question is whether the greenery could improve the room. If the room is like a bathroom with no windows or a room where the windows are almost always covered, then I’m afraid you’re looking at finding some nice … Read more
After dinner, I often go out to my deck and enjoy the fact that the temperature is a few degrees cooler than it was a few hours ago, while appreciating the fireflies that are beginning to come out. Only now it’s even more special because I’ve planted some flowers around the deck that bloom at … Read more
One of the catchphrases I hear a lot is garden sustainably. So what is sustainable gardening? The goal of sustainable gardening is to leave our environment as good as or better than we found it. So how do we do that? Watering One of the first things we can do is to remember that water … Read more
Sunday, July 16th, is World Snake Day. I used to be one of those people who shook my head and muttered “gross” when someone mentioned snakes. However, I’ve learned a lot and now know that snakes have a job to do, so I should just get out of their way and let them do it. … Read more
So here’s something different—put down that garden hose and just look at that tomato. How much bigger is it than when you planted it a few weeks ago? Look at those tiny new leaves and those golden yellow flowers. You did that. Take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back for giving this … Read more
Keeping our gardens watered in the heat is one thing; however, heat can also cause some problems. Do remember that certain vegetables are COOL season plants—radishes, lettuce, carrots, beets, broccoli, cabbage, kale, etc. They are not going to do well in hot weather, period, no matter how well you take care of them. Other plants … Read more
