The biggest piece of advice for beginners is to start small. One mistake that first timers tend to make is planting too much and having enough to feed the neighborhood or more weeding than you want to think about. So start small and don’t get overwhelmed. Enjoy!
Holiday plants light up the waning daylight hours of late fall and early winter. They represent an ancient tradition of honoring seasonal cycles and celebrations.
Helping your garden survive a fall frost Predicting frost is a difficult thing. Cold air is heavier than warm air, so it settles into low lying areas. Within a neighborhood or even a single property, some areas may be frosted, and others untouched. Areas under trees and near the house gain a few degrees “extra” […]
Unusual colors and blooms to decorate your home for the holidays https://www.mnla.com/videos/Poinsettias(1280×720)_converted.mp4 Run time: 02:10
From mid‐August to mid‐October air temperatures and warm, damp soil conditions promote vigorous root growth. A good rule of thumb: plant by Columbus Day weekend!
Seize a cooler moment in August or early September to plant fresh flowering plants. Chrysanthemums star in the fall color show, but don’t overlook pansies, violas and asters.
Fall is actually better than spring to plant trees and shrubs—for both you and your plants! Cool air temperatures make planting more enjoyable for you, and plants establish quicker as they are less apt to suffer drought stress. In addition, ideal soil conditions exist for root growth, because the soil is still warm from the […]
Colorful spring plants arrive at local garden centers just in time to rescue us from winter doldrums. Time to embrace the new season!
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Using Garden Flowers Indoors Rule 1: There are no rules! Have fun. While some blooms may last longer than others once cut it is more important that you try, than that you do perfectly the first time. Here is a list that was originally put together by Ralph Winslow, Extension Educator, University of New Hampshire. Annuals […]
Basil grows best from transplants. There are many types of basil, even with purple leaves!
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