When the end of the season nears, serious gardeners should think about saving seed from their own plants, to prepare for next season’s seed starting. Why save your own seed?…
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Easy Fix for Fall : Flowers to Wake Up your Garden
As summer reaches it’s peak, now is the time to start thinking about fixing up the fall garden. If you plan ahead, you can be prepared with one of these…
10 Summer Pests (and How to Squash Them!)
Well mid-summer is upon us, and if you’ve been out in the garden, you know this is peak time for pests to eat your rose buds, corn, lettuce and… well,…
3 Homemade Garden Sprays You Can’t Do Without
Whether you are committed to organic gardening, just want to bring fewer chemicals into your home, or just want to save some money, homemade garden sprays can take care of…
Cottage Garden Cool!
Cottage gardens are my favorite garden style, and the one that I feel most at home, and most like myself in. They are casual, laid back gardens with surprises around…
Landscaping With Conifers
Landscaping with evergreens is the backbone of most garden spaces. Conifers are the stars of that group, including pines, firs, spruces, cedars and sequoias. However, landscaping with conifers can be…
Foliage Gardens Without Flowers!
Your garden doesn’t have to be a flamboyant display of bright blooms to be a “garden”. In fact, some of the most interesting gardens in the world rely on foliage…