Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but rather than planting them from seeds produced by the flowers of the plant, they are generally grown by planting portions of the root structure, known as seed potatoes. Continued: Written … [Read more...]
Native Plants for Winter Interest
A number of plants native to our region provide continuing value and interest in our gardens into the winter. Their evergreen foliage or interesting bark add beauty to the landscape, while their berries, seeds, or stems provide support to wildlife … [Read more...]
Start Sowing Early To Extend Your Growing Season
It is one of the big questions each gardening season – when exactly should you get started? When is the right time to sow seeds or plant out crops? Read more: … [Read more...]
Climate Change and Its Effect on Gardening
To quote David W. Wolfe, Professor of Plant & Soil Ecology at Cornell University, “We are in the unfortunate situation of being the first generation of gardeners, ever, who cannot rely on historical weather records to tell us what our climate … [Read more...]
Plant Names – a basic introduction
The name of a plant is based on an original description, the earliest use of the name generally being the most relevant, dating back as far as 1753 for flowering plants, when Linnaeus published his concept of the binomial naming system. Read on: … [Read more...]
Make good use of your garden’s leftovers
By Audrey Gillespie When we finish eating a big holiday meal, we are left with a decision about what to do with all those leftovers. How many ways can you dress up a piece of turkey before it is gone? In the same way, we have some garden … [Read more...]
8 Uses for your Tree After Christmas
The end of Christmas doesn’t have to be the end of life for your living Christmas tree. If you had a real Christmas tree this year you can extend its life and use beyond the home. Here are 8 ways to responsibly recycle your Christmas tree for other … [Read more...]
Pets and Poisonous Holiday Plants
The holidays are always a great time to brighten up our homes with ornamental plants. Some of these plants are fairly safe, but others can pose a danger to our pets. Unfortunately, they don't know which plants are good or bad for them, so make sure … [Read more...]
5 TIPS YOU NEED TO NAVIGATE SEED CATALOGS
n the quiet, post-holiday weeks of winter, nothing livens up a gardener with cabin fever like a fresh-off-the-presses, colorful and enticing seed catalog. Continued: … [Read more...]
Winter Bird Feeding: The Basics
Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment. Read more: … [Read more...]