Category Archives: Gardening

I have basil, cilantro and parsley growing. (more…)...

Collect seeds from heirloom flowers and vegetables for next year. Once heads are crispy brown, cut them off, open up the pods, and spread the seeds on a paper towel to dry for 2 weeks. Place the dried seeds in an airtight container or zippered bag and store in a cool, dark and dry place. Before putting your garden to...

Ornamental grasses are great additions to every garden. They are low-maintenance, grow in poor soil, add year-round interest, and vary widely in size, shape, conformation, and color. Some grow best in cool weather, others in hot. A few will grow in shade. Some spread from rhizomes and will fill in large areas, while most are clump-forming and stay confined.   ...

Hardy Ferns are the most ornamental of foliage plants, and their near-infinite diversity  guarantees that every garden can make good use of them, they are a must-have for shade gardens. Ferns require little care and will thrive in  many locations that would discourage fussier plants. They are also deer-resistant. Most prefer slightly  acid, woodsy soil and require shade. They are...

Daylilies and lilies like to get their start in the fall. Lilies are bulbs with long, elegant stems and fragrant flowers.Because blooms open at various times, most lilies live one to two weeks. Colors include white, yellow, pink, red and orange; many have a deeper color (freckles) on the inner petal. Daylilies are perennials with long, slender foliage and...

Irises are wonderful garden plants. With their elegant blooms and intricate petals, irises are head-turners in the garden. Irises come in many colors such as blue and purple, white and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red, and even black. Many have yellow markings on the lower part of the petals. Plant iris rhizomes in a sunny, well-drained spot...

Shade-loving hostas are one of the most popular and easy-to-grow perennials around. They are come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, color variations, and textures. Plant them in the fall and then watch for tightly wrapped foliage to emerge in early spring. (more…)...