Indoor Gardening: Cucumbers! [One in a Series]
Who doesn’t love cucumbers? They’re the perfect salad topper, they’re tasty in sandwiches, and we wouldn’t have pickles without them. Can you imagine life without pickles? Well instead of running to...
View ArticleTending and Moving Woodland Wildflowers
When tending a wildflower garden, it is important to remember that–unlike a vegetable or traditional flower garden–a woodland wildflower garden needs to work completely with nature. Vegetables and...
View ArticleIndoor Gardening: Squash! [One in a Series]
Bad weather? No backyard? Don’t let these reasons prevent you from gardening. If the conditions are right, you can grow vegetables inside your house. One vegetable in particular that flourishes...
View ArticleIndoor Gardening: Pumpkins! [One in a Series]
When pumpkins come to mind, we often think of the fall, Halloween, tasty pies, and delicious flavored coffee. Gardening allows us to have this crop on hand whenever we want. We no longer have to rely...
View ArticleHow To Plant Potted Roses
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to think about planting potted rose bushes. They make a beautiful addition to all backyards. They’re also a fine thing to plant in Spring–especially if you missed...
View ArticleOutdoor Gardening: Collards! [One In A Series]
Collards are excellent cold weather plants, surviving and even thriving in frost conditions. However, they can also grow well in warm climates during the Spring and early Fall–making them one of the...
View ArticleChoosing, Planting, and Transferring Easter Lillies
There’s something about the start of Spring that gets us ready for Easter Lilies. It’s probably the name. There’s still something about the pure petals and the luxurious scent that we can’t resist. To...
View ArticleIndoor Gardening: Melons! [One in a Series]
Spring gives us the perfect opportunity to garden–when it cooperates and acts like Spring. This one has been pretty weird, though. At least for us folks in Gardening Zone 6B. That’s why we’re always...
View ArticleOutdoor Gardening: Kale! [One in a Series]
Are you looking for a simple leafy green vegetable for your garden? Kale is a perfect addition, especially if you’re new to the world of gardening at home. This vegetable is durable enough to last...
View ArticleHow to Grow Onion Plants! It’s Outdoor and Indoor Gardening!
Onions are some of the easiest vegetables to grow for novice gardeners. These plants can survive dry conditions and recover from them nicely, so they’re suitable for growing in both dry and humid...
View ArticleHow to Plant Balled and Burlapped Fruit
If new to growing fruit, getting started may be a bit confusing–especially when going out to buy fruit trees and shrubs that are balled-and-burlapped. (Also known as B-&-B). B-&-B plantings...
View ArticleHow to Transplant Herbs into the Outdoor Garden
(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Transplanting herbs from pots into outdoor soil is the typical way to start a flourishing outdoor herb garden. The pots act as surrogate mothers, protecting and...
View ArticleHow to Transplant Melons and Squash into the Outdoor Garden
It may be hot, but there’s still time to start transplanting those seedlings you started a few weeks ago into the outdoor garden. Melons and squash are usually started from seeds directly in the...
View ArticleHow to Transfer Annual Seedlings to the Garden
We’re settling into our gardening now, and beginning to look back at where we began the season. Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a head start on your outdoor garden! Transferring your...
View ArticleHarvesting Flowers for Indoor Display
Having flowers in the yard or garden liven up and beautify any home. Fresh cut flowers harvested from the outdoors and placed on a table can bring the beauty inside, as well. Natural arrangements...
View ArticlePlanting and Harvesting Bush Fruits: Raspberries, Blueberries, and More!
“Bush fruits” is a term that includes a number of perennial flowering plants that produce a soft fruit, such as berries. These are plants that grow in the wild, as well as are cultivated varieties...
View ArticleFertilizing Indoor Plants–If You Should At All…
We’re heading into the official start of the Fall season this weekend. That means a lot of plants are coming inside–and some of them already need some serious care. We want to give them some quick...
View ArticleWinter is Coming: 4 Fall and Winter Lawn Care Tips
The colder months are quickly approaching so it is vital to start preparing your lawn for this change in the weather. By closely following the fall and winter lawn care tips below, your garden will...
View Article10 Tips for a Thorough Fall Garden Cleanup
Whether your live in an area where the leaves keep falling, or it just starts to cool off as winter approaches, your garden will benefit from the care you give it now. Not only will a thorough fall...
View ArticleTop 4 Plants for Your Late Fall Garden
It’s that time of the year where the weather starts getting colder and the plants that were once flourishing are now struggling to survive. Thankfully, there are certain kinds of crops that were made...
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