Gardening Tips & Techniques

There are many instances where we would need to take an old garden bed (or not so old, but unused for quite some time) and get it back in shape and ready for planting! In most cases, this is nothing short of hard work, but honestly- once you et it done – it’s somewhat smooth … Read more

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background__as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Growing rosemary makes a superb addition to any garden, whether in-ground or in containers outdoors or indoors on a sunny windowsill. These beautiful, evergreen, perennial herbs produce needle-shaped leaves that provide intense flavor and fragrance. Rosemary is readily used in the culinary world to season meats and stews, and … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ah, fruit trees– gardeners everywhere plant them with such hope, but more often than not, new fruit tree owners are disappointed and underwhelmed when they discover their efforts arent bearing fruit. Prunus species, including apricots, are no … Read more

Take a few minutes to read the following tips for how to get rid of leaves to save yourself hours of work this fall. The Easiest Way to Remove Leaves from Your Yard As fall approaches, one of the inevitable chores is removing all the leaves that fall from the trees in your yard. Raking … Read more

Little Gem lettuce is a delicious variety that has become increasingly popular among home gardeners in recent years. This mini romaine lettuce is known for its tender sweet leaves and crisp texture. With the right harvesting techniques you can enjoy Little Gem lettuce at its absolute best! Overview of Little Gem Lettuce Little Gem is … Read more

Amaryllis will grow well outside in warm regions up to Zone 7b. Plant these beauties in your warm climate garden. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Amaryllis bulbs produce showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that can brighten up any garden. Their bold colors and impressive … Read more

As gardeners we have come to think of autumn as the end of the gardening season. It is anything but the end. Autumn, for each of you, represents the beginning of next year’s gardening season, and there is no better way to begin next year’s season than by planting onions, shallots and elephant garlic. Today, … Read more

Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. Grow Guide #2316 Family: Lamiaceae … Read more

If you are looking for a unique fall decoration, pumpkin on a stick plants are an absolute eye-catcher that you can easily grow from seed in your garden or a container. The most intriguing fact about these miniature pumpkin-look-alikes is that they are ornamental eggplants. Pumpkin on a stick is planted in the spring, grown … Read more

Good soil prep is the key to successful gardening. Learn how to prepare a flower bed for planting. “Make your bed” is one of those statements that we each must have heard a million times as kids. As gardeners though, this simple phrase has a different meaning. “Make your bed” is all about preparing the … Read more