A reader writes, “when is a good time to start my seeds for this area”. This area is northern NY State off the eastern end of Lake Ontario and while zone can vary between 4 and 5 b...
We propagate zonal geraniums the same way we do many other plants and that is by cuttings. The post on growing German ivy goes into the process in detail with photos. The geraniums...
In gardening, as in many other endeavors, we strive to make our tasks easier and more efficient through the use of tools for starting seeds is no exception. For many gardeners no t...
Now that the sun is getting higher and the temperatures are around 40 the maple sap is running and its Maple Syrup season in the North Country! My first memories of what I though w...
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is really a member of the mint family. When the leaves are touched the plant gives off a very strong pineapple fragrance. It get about 3 feet high a...
This year we had a problem in that some careless person left the greenhouse door ajar on a 15 below zero night. How anyone could be that stupid is beyond me. I thought I closed it ...
We have been using the same German ivy for many years. We have not had to buy a plant in more than 5 years. It’s fast growing and will fill a basket and trail down more than 2 feet...
Today we took the first step in starting the lupins from seed. Lupins are perennial plants in zone 4. The plants are made up of tall 3 foot or better spikes that are covered with s...
It is about time we got back to the blog. For one reason or another there have been no posts and I am sick of it, not to mention that spring is just around the corner. The greenhou...
There is a phenomenon long observed in the north country called the “January Thaw”. I don’t really know and can not remember if it thaws every January but at least when warm weathe...
