August 24, 2018 It’s a Buggy Season This summer’s excessive heat and the accompanying arid conditions (our home in Gates has had a major rain deficit this…
August 1, 2018 Watering: A Goldilocks Dilemma Proper watering is just about the most difficult challenge that gardeners face; especially this year with summer weather bringing record…
May 16, 2018 The Name Says It All – Stink Bug Chances are good that Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs have overwintered somewhere in your house and you’re just starting to see…
May 8, 2018 2018: Year of the Tulip The National Garden Bureau has named 2018 the Year of the Tulip! There’s not a doubt in my mind why…
May 2, 2018 Take Advantage of the Cold Wet Spring! We are way behind last year as far as our spring temperatures are concerned. Many things that occur in nature…
April 18, 2018 Herbs: Are You Going To Scarborough Fair? I’m sure you remember the famous Simon & Garfunkel version of the old English ballad Scarborough Fair. It contains the…
April 9, 2018 Got Moss in Your Yard? A yearly spring problem that virtually everyone has is an explosion of moss and other like weeds in lawns, ornamental…
March 21, 2018 How To Avoid Common Seed Starting Problems Growing plants from seed is fun and easy but even experienced gardeners can sometimes run into problems. Here are some…
May 22, 2015 New Trend: Garden-tainment! “Garden-tainment” is the new way to spend your summer outdoors in comfort and style! Today’s busy lifestyles demand a home…
May 25, 2013 Sedum is Seriously Cool Stuff So… sedum. What is it? And so much more! Basically, it’s an overarching term for members a very large and hardy group…