Tag: gardens
In the Garden
Shade Gardens: A Beginner’s Guide to Planting Perennials for Shade
Remember that shade is not the enemy. Learning which plants are compatible and flourish in low light ensures a great outcome.
In the Garden
Plant This Near That: Companion Gardening
Even if your thumb is green, here’s a tip you may not have heard: Companion planting can help fruits, vegetables and herbs grow more successfully.
Featured
Seed Catalog Tips From a Master Gardener
For gardeners, the excitement of seeing the new seed varieties offered, checking on an old favorite or finding the unusual plant not available in our area makes reading seed catalogs a treat.
Featured
Indoor Plant Care in 3 Simple Tips
Successful care of houseplants can be tricky. To ensure your indoor plants survive to see the next season, follow these simple tips.
Home & Garden
Ready Your Garden for Spring in the Fall
Every farmer knows the importance of enriching the soil and preparing a seed bed for planting. We gardeners benefit from the same practices: cleaning of debris, tilling, amending the soil and fall planting.
Home & Garden
Green Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardening
Tips for growing an eco-friendly garden, including natural pest control, using rain barrels and composting.
