How Late Can You Plant Spring Bulbs in the Fall
There’s nothing more exciting, at least for a gardener, than to see the first push of life pop up from a cold, desolate landscape. It b...
Those Darn Rabbits – How to Keep Them At Bay
You've done it! You've finally created the garden of your dreams. All the flowers are in bloom, thriving beautifully and in all their g...
How to Attract Birds in Winter – Some Tips
One of the most delightful sights in winter is watching the many varieties of birds in my backyard. It’s rather easy to attract birds, ...
What To Do With All Those Autumn Leaves?
To Rake or Not to Rake? Leave the Leaves
When I was a little girl my family had a yearly fall tradition. From late October through mid...
How to Keep Outdoor Plants Watered While on Vacation
You’ve spent hours and perhaps significant sums creating the garden of your dreams. Hanging baskets, window boxes, and large and small ...
Keeping Critters Out Of A Garden – Darn Varmints!!
Animals are so soft, cuddly, and fun to watch, but when it comes to a garden, no one wants them there. Nothing is more frustrating or a...
Preparing Indoor Plants To Come Inside For Winter – Easy Peasy
It’s the time of year to start preparing your indoor plants that were put outside to come indoors for winter. When the low temperatures...
Preparing Your Winter Garden for a Flourishing Spring
It's the dead of winter and if you're like me, you're either wishing for snow or wishing for spring! Right now, I'm wishing for snow. U...
Preparing Soil For Gardening – All Soil is Not Created Equal
So you have decided to create a garden. Woohoo! I hope you have read my previous blogs because they will help you with the fundamentals...
Spring Gardening Tips For Beginners Cleanup Time
So you created a garden last season and want to reap the benefits from it again this season. How do you prepare it for your spring, sum...
Starting a Garden for Beginners – It’s Not Difficult
As a beginner gardener you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed as to where to begin. In my last blog I discussed basic tips on loc...
Garden Checklist for Early Summer – Keep it Beautiful
If you were like me, you probably started to think about your flower garden in early spring or even late winter! After careful consider...