Delphiniums Delphinium is a perennial favorite as the tall spikes of blue flowers in the background of a stately English or cottage garden. The modern delphinium flower may be a single or double rosette in popular blue or red, pink, white, violet and yellow. Many of the flowers have white or black centers known as…
Jonathan Bardzik, culinary storyteller, entertainer, and horticulture industry veteran, presents delicious, easy-to-make recipes featuring AAS Winning vegetables. Enjoy one of these five popular videos and recipes today and look for the rest in upcoming posts. Mascotte Beans with Tomatoes and Peppers Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 pound Mascotte green beans 1 tbs olive oil 2 cloves…
Sole recipient of $44,000 in cash, products and supplies Growing Solutions Farm in Chicago is a vocational program of the Julie + Michael Tracy Family Foundation/Urban Autism Solutions (JMTF), that serves, educates and trains young adults with autism. Growing Solutions Farm is located in Chicago’s Illinois Medical District, at W. Campbell Park Drive and S….
Native plants are among the most popular plants for American gardens, yet they have been growing in North American prairies, woods, and deserts for hundreds of years. However, the term native is often misunderstood and misused because all plants are native to some region of the world. The term is used here to identify a…
An important ingredient in improving your growing substance is the micro life–bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms– which live on the surfaces of organic material. Acting as an elaborate food chain within a pile of yard and garden waste, they decompose it as they eat and reproduce. Pile some moist carbon material (dried, brown materials…
Compaction: Good soil is loose and crumbly because it has lots of air spaces. Plant roots are able to penetrate soil deeply for extended drought resistance and stability. Air is also essential to the micro-life that lives on its organic content and processes its nutrients to create fertility. Typically soil in a home landscape is…
When planning a garden, think of it as a painting; some colors dominate and are spread with broad brush strokes here, while other colors will give depth and dimension with small dabs here and there. To brighten shady areas use light-colored annuals such as white, light pink or palest blues. Dark colors tend to get…
A simple way to start a garden is to use what many call “bedding” plants. These started plants give you a head start; both in design and success. When displays of bedding plants start showing up at your local garden retailer, you may think it’s time to plant. But don’t rush in and buy those…
If you haven’t tried growing vegetables in your garden, you don’t know what you are missing. Not only does a neatly tended vegetable garden look great, but you can also enjoy many of the fruits of your labors well into the winter months. Here are seven reasons to start or continue a vegetable garden: Exercise:…
A small garden plot or several containers planted with a mix of flowers and vegetables, can instill not only an appreciation of nature, but also provide a place for fun learning activities. Lots of sun and good soil will aid in his or her gardening success. A section of your garden or a separate child’s…
