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10 Trees for Urban and Small Space Gardens

October 5, 2022Garden Planning & Design

Trees are the backbone of the garden. They provide structure and framing. But not all trees can fit in small or urban gardens. Trees also give us shade and often flowers, fruits, nuts, and more. Many of them have several seasons of interest from textured bark in winter to flaming foliage color in fall. A small...

10 Tips for Successful Pollinator Plantings

September 26, 2022Pollinator Gardening

The colorful posters with a collection of common herbs are a popular social media share. Save the bees, they say; plant these. I’ve been known to peek at those lists and note to myself – I could use a few more hyssop plants in my apiary – but that well-meaning call to action widely misses...

Summer #HouseplantVacation is Over

September 20, 2022Indoor Gardening, Pests and Diseases

5 Easy Steps on When and How to Bring Your Houseplants Inside. They look so good! If you’ve been using your houseplants outside this season, by the end of the summer, many of those indoor/outdoor plants are looking their very best, having enjoyed elevated levels of warmth, light, humidity, and fertilizer over a long season....

10 New Plants to Create a Multi-Season Hummingbird Haven

September 14, 2022Pollinator Gardening

Is there anything more entertaining than watching the aerobatic antics of hummingbirds? Whether they’re visiting for a sip of sugar water at the feeder, zooming through the garden (where you’ll often hear their whirring wings before you see them), or engaging in an aggressive chase with a rival, hummingbirds provide hours of enjoyment. (Who needs...

Creating a Successful Apple Orchard - National Garden Bureau

Create A Successful Apple Orchard: How To

September 12, 2022Backyard Habitat, Pests and Diseases

There is a difference between planting an orchard that survives and one that thrives. To create an orchard that grows well and produces quality apples, a number of considerations should be addressed before any trees are planted. Chose the Right Site The site chosen for an orchard can mean the difference between a crop and...

Fabulous Figs: How To Grow Your Own in Your Yard - National Garden Bureau

Fabulous Figs: Grow Your Own

August 30, 2022Garden Planning & Design, How-to, Plant Care & Maintenance

In the Garden of Eden, it was apples; nowadays it’s the plump, moist, luscious fig that’s a nearly irresistible temptation for fruit-lovers. According to historical records, fig trees had shown up in the New World by 1579; in 1769, Spanish Franciscan priests were growing them in what is now San Diego, California. How do you...

Become an Adaptive Gardener with these tips and tricks - National Garden Bureau

Nobody Ever Has To Be A Retired Gardener

August 18, 2022Garden Planning & Design, Gardening as Therapy, How-to

Become an adaptive gardener... Gardening is an activity that most of us do because we want to. We do it because it’s pleasurable, healthy, puts fresh produce on the table, beautifies our environment, and the list goes on. However, when the breathing gets more difficult or the knees or back give out, many gardeners call...

Autumn is for planting seeds to extend your garden

Autumn Is for Planting: Seed Starting for a Fall Garden

August 4, 2022Vegetables

It’s about Time to Get Started on Your Fall Garden. While it’s viable to find starts at the local farmer’s market, or the nearby hardware store, nothing is more rewarding than starting your entire garden from seed. That’s why we’ve decided to put all those preparations in one place – right here! We’ll discuss what...

Fall is for planting your favorable Veggie Garden

Luscious Lettuce, Crisp Kale: What to Grow for a Flavorful Fall Veggie Garden

August 2, 2022Vegetables

Time to Plan Your Fall Garden Summer’s sultry days may find you melting in the garden, but heavenly homegrown tomatoes and scrumptious sweet corn makes every drop of sweat and mosquito bite worth it. While you’re indulging in tasty homegrown treats, late summer means it’s time to plan for fall feasts. After all, summer’s waning...

Dahlia Types Explained

July 11, 2022Flower Gardening

Let's Talk About Dahlias Dahlias are becoming increasingly popular in landscapes and make excellent additions to border plantings, flowerpots, and cut-flower gardens. They flower continuously from summer through the first frost and will bloom prolifically if spent flowers are removed regularly. They do best in full sun and prefer well-drained sandy soils but will tolerate...

10 Trees for Urban and Small Space Gardens

10 Tips for Successful Pollinator Plantings

Summer #HouseplantVacation is Over

10 New Plants to Create a Multi-Season Hummingbird Haven

Create A Successful Apple Orchard: How To

Fabulous Figs: Grow Your Own

Nobody Ever Has To Be A Retired Gardener

Autumn Is for Planting: Seed Starting for a Fall Garden

Luscious Lettuce, Crisp Kale: What to Grow for a Flavorful Fall Veggie Garden

Dahlia Types Explained

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