If you’re thinking of adding a field of native wildflowers to your property there are a few steps to take that will help your efforts to succeed! Since Autumn is a great time to plant for spring flowers, it’s the perfect time to begin planning. Prepare your site. You wouldn’t …
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Native Wildflower Plantings Step-by-Step!
Monday, August 6th, 2018
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5 Ways to Care For Your Summer Garden
Tuesday, July 24th, 2018
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You made it through the spring garden season! All your plants are thriving, you may even be harvesting early crops by now. But even though spring seeding and planning felt busy, summer is actually the busiest time of year for the gardener. Here are five simple tips to help you …
Grow Heirloom Flowers from Seed
Wednesday, July 18th, 2018
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Grow Heirloom Flowers from Seed Heirloom flowers are not easy to define precisely, but you know them when you see them. Flashy spikes of Hollyhock rule the early summer garden; fragrant Four O’Clocks bring a smile at day’s end; the glorious spires of Larkspur blossoms light up the spring garden. Some …
Plant an Herb Garden in 5 Easy Steps
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
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There’s nothing like fresh herbs to add amazing flavor to your favorite dishes! Imagine how delightful it would be to have herbs growing right outside your door, so you can step out and snip off a few sprigs whenever you needed them. Choose a location close to the house. …
Growing Pollinator Plants – Bee and Butterfly Garden
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
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There are over 150 foods that we grow that depend on pollinators to produce their crops. These pollinators, like bees, ants, hummingbirds, butterflies, and bats, are just as important to the plants as sun and water! If you’ve eaten an apple, cucumber, strawberry or a tomato lately, you’ve eaten the product of …
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Spring Care for Perennials – Pruning and Dividing
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
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Even though bright annuals are making an appearance at nurseries and grocery stores, the mainstay of many flower gardens are those hardy perennials. There’s no need to buy new ones each year, just care for the plants properly (usually simple, low-maintenance care) and they spring back each year to expand …