Now that the holiday is over the big question is “how to get rid of a Christmas tree? You remember, the one that we tried so hard to keep fresh. This year it we picked a real...
Or how to keep your baskets and containers from dying from lack of water. If there is one thing we as animals share with almost all plants it’s the need for hydration. In short we ...
Now that we are reasonably sure the cold weather is behind us it is time for planting tomatoes. In our zone 4 region there is a real chance of frost right into June so we always ha...
Of all the trees and shrubs that bloom in spring, not many are able to match the colors and fragrance of the lilacs. It’s a good thing starting and growing lilacs a fairly si...
Planting the garden or flowers requires a bit of pre-planing if we are to be successful at all and Waiting for the best weather to plant can be the hardest part.The planning is jus...
Vinca vine is a trailing plant with heart shaped leaves that are green, gold and cream colored. The leaves grow from the vine in un-paired units getting smaller until they reach th...
Starting and transplanting tomatoes can be a time and labor consuming task, but with the right method its fun too. In this method we start with a 10 by 20 plastic flat with drainag...
This is how the entry to the greenhouse looks this time of year. And this is what the greenhouse floor looks like. Thanks to a bit of hard work and some pre planning we do not have...
Lemon thyme (Thymus x citriodorus) is a variegated light green herb. It has a woody stem and one small plant will grow to fill a large container in one season. This photo shows the...
Having a greenhouse with out year round water is a trick, especially when watering new plants in the greenhouse. Anybody knows that almost all plants need regular water, even if it...
