Not everyone has a big garden to grow rows and rows of vegetables and herbs. Many gardeners grow what they need on decks, patios and balconies where space can be at a premium. It’s nice to grow a wide selection of herbs but too many pots possibly means there is no place to sit, or to have a small table ..read more

With many of the seed catalogues arriving, I’m already thinking about what I might plant new for next year. I really enjoy the wildlife that visit our garden, and believe me it is quite a bit as we are a rural farm. As much as I plant to discourage the deer, and build protective fences around the apiary to discourage ..read more

We’ve all heard about companion planting, a method used by organic growers using great biodiversity in the garden. Basically flowers, herbs and vegetables are grown together as companion plants with an end result of greater yields and healthier crops. Companion plants include allies, or beneficial plants, plants that help to nourish each other. Allies also do not compete for space ..read more

One of the most difficult aspects of a rock garden is finding plants that are not too successful. So many of the small trailing plants that are used in rock gardens are too invasive and before you know it your rock garden has lost its shape and is covered in only 1 or 2 aggressive species. There are however some ..read more

Lynn | October 17, 2014 | Perennial gardening is an art form, and when done properly creates a long lasting, long blooming, easy care, beautiful garden. There is much more to it than just plunking down a bunch of different perennial plants in the ground. There needs to be a plan, soil should be conditioned and plant material should be studied ..read more

Trailing plants can be a real bonus for the gardener. Nothing does a better job of edging a path, tumbling over the edges of containers or rolling over rock walls and rock gardens. In the garden I think of them as ground covers, while the container world calls them spillers. There are many choices of trailing plants to choose from, both as ..read more

Sad but true, science tells us the air quality in our homes is not what we would like it to be. Unfortunately, the air we breath indoors in our homes is often less healthy than the outdoor air. How can this be? It appears that so many of the products used to build our homes and the products we use ..read more

All living houseplants require some light, but some grow very well with very little. Our homes and offices can benefit greatly by having living plants as part of the decor, and to help clean the air we breath. Since many rooms have minimal natural light sources it’s important to choose the best low light indoor plants you can find. If ..read more

By now, most gardeners are in the thick of things. Planting, fertilizing and of course weeding! Many of you will have added new daylilies to your collection and everyone will be hoping to have strong healthy plants for large beautiful blooms. Often called the perfect perennial, daylilies are quite undemanding. Follow these simple steps for how to plant and care for daylilies. Good daylily care will ensure your daylilies are the best they can be. DAYLILY CARE Daylily plants are really an easy care perennial and a few basic routines will go a long way to ensure beautiful and healthy plants ..read more

If you enjoy making things for your garden you will love the following projects. I think they are some of the best garden DIY projects being offered. You will discover that all are doable, fairly inexpensive and require a minimum of tools and expertise. Should you see something that tempts you just click on over to the Garden Blog for complete, easy to follow tutorials on the project. All materials and complete instructions are given for each creation to help make your life a little easier. Dig in and have fun! You might just surprise yourself. DIY Optical Illusion Garden Mirror This is a ..read more