Fall is a great time of year to organize, repair and clean your garden tools. After a season of working hard in the landscape it is a good idea to put your tools away in top shape. That was in the spring you can get gardening ASAP! The following a short checklist of tasks you […]
As the growing season winds down it can be a little depressing. But it is not over! It just is outside! This time of year you can plant an indoor herb garden to give you a mood boost and keep you gardening all winter long. It will also give your taste buds a boost too! […]
Fall is the time to plant fall bulbs! You can plant bulbs anytime from September when things start to get chilly, on through fall until the ground is frozen. If you can dig, you can plant them. Different bulbs require different depths, so it is very important to read the packaging. Here are some general […]
There are many summer flowering plants that can be wintered over if they are brought inside. Perennial bulbs, also known as corms, such as Gladiolas are easy divided and stored. Plants like Dahlias that have finger-like tubers are very similar. Follow these easy steps for success year after year: 1. Wait for First Frost – […]
Photo on VisualHunt.com It is the time of year for comfort food! Here are two delicious tummy warmers for you to try out. Both are sure to be your new fall favorites. Red Cabbage Casserole 8 cups shredded red cabbage ¼ cup sugar 1 medium onion chopped 1 tbs. canola oil 1 tsp. salt 1 […]
‘Standing Ovation’ is a variety of Little Bluestem, one of our Native grasses. Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ is the official name for those of you who wish to tackle pronunciation. Photo credit: pchgorman on Visualhunt /CC BY-NC-SA If you have been hesitant to plant ornamental grasses due to their size this one is sure to please. It’s stature is […]
We have many people ask us about what to cut back in the fall… Photo credit: MTSOfan on VisualHunt / CC BY-NC-SA First let’s address ornamental grasses. These plants give us a long season of interest especially when transitioning into fall when so many plants start to go to sleep. There are a few factors to consider when determining what […]
I have had great success keeping tropical hibiscus from year to year. This particular plant is especially gorgeous with its very large lemon yellow blooms. It is going through its 5th winter inside. I have transplanted it only once during this time. I will generally cut it back to 12” or so in the late […]
We are becoming more aware of the changing environment and the necessity of using plants that are easy to grow in an assortment of adverse conditions. I have picked 3 tried and true perennials for the fall garden that are sure to please. Photo credit: mwms1916 on VisualHunt / CC BY-NC-ND 1. Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’– Most people have seen the […]
If you are like me you have a lot of tomatoes this time of the year. This Bruschetta recipe is fast, easy and very tasty. I like to serve it with warm baguette slices. Bruschetta: 4-5 fresh roma tomatoes or (3-4 regular tomatoes) diced 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you like it really […]
