Understanding Frost and Its Impact on Gardens Frost, a natural weather phenomenon, occurs when the atmospheric temperature dips to the freezing point, causing the water vapor in the air to condense and freeze. This can lead to the formation of a thin ice layer on the surface of plants, soil, and other surfaces. The science […]
Who isn’t impressed with vineyards. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they provide so much. Wine, grape juice and jellies all come from the “product of the vine”. You might think that the growing of grapes is a family tradition that contains many secrets. And only an exclusive few can grow them […]
Organic matter such as Kitchen scraps, wood chips, leaves and old newspaper, break down over time into the soil. This can make good compost. That’s what composting is all about. It is a great way to repurpose the different things you normally just throw in the garbage. In that way you will help the environment. […]
Before we discuss when to plant spinach, let’s talk a little about it’s origin. Spinach is Persian in origin. It was introduced into Europe in the fifteenth century. Spinach is a leafy green plant, which belongs to the Amaranthaceous family. It is one of the most versatile greens you can grow. Delicious raw in salads, great […]
Peonies plants, The Roses without the thorns, That’s what I call them. This is my favorite flower of all time! I love its full and compact flower. The variety it comes in. The fragrance. I just love to look and admire them! CHOOSING PEONIES PLANTS When choosing Peonies, if you are looking for fragrant and […]
Location, location, location! Mint herbs are such invasive plants. They send out runners that spread above and below ground. Because of this, it’s best to grow them in isolation. That would prevent them from taking over all your space. Feed your mints once a year. Preferably at the time of dormancy. Feed them with good […]
With proper care, an Amaryllis Bulb can grow and bloom for years. In fact their longevity may surprise you. Did you know that an Amaryllis can live for over 70 years?? Yes , they can live as long as a human! THE BEAUTY OF THE AMARYLLIS Amaryllis plants give an impressive display of multiple blooms […]
Ranunculus, Orange Emperor, Ice King, Twist and Shout, Oxford, Crocus, Daffodil, Anemone, Regal Flame, Mystique of the East, Pretty in Pink, Red Impression, Dark Star,…and so much more. They are all tulip bulbs. When they grow, they come in many colors. Pink, yellow, white, purple, orange, mixed colors. The colors are breath taking and beautiful! […]
As Gardeners, we can be hurt by the sun. That is why we should protect ourselves from ultraviolet rays. Sunburn is the gardener’s most common skin problem. Getting repeated sunburn early in the season can cause damage. And too much exposure to the sun can cause your skin to be adversely effected. So don’t forget […]
Having a container garden The idea of having a garden could be overwhelming to some, but it really doesn’t have to be. It could be as small as you want or as big as you want it to be. I think any form of garden is good because of the benefit it provides. Just the […]
