Making the Most of your Space to Garden
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsWith all the talk of contaminated store-bought vegetables and the cost of those vegetables rising every day, it makes sense to grow your own whenever and wherever possible. People think that growing fruit and vegetables requires a lot of space but that couldn’t be further from the truth with these space-saving tips. Full Article
A Gardener’s Diary
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsHave you ever thought about keeping a gardener’s diary to record what you plant and where you plant it? Keeping a diary will help you plan next year’s garden by recording which plants grew well and which ones didn’t. You can also note which colors do or don’t look good together, or which plants overwhelm one another. Keep a record of how long the sun shines in different areas of your yard so you can find plants that require the appropriate amount of sunlight. In our yard, the soil is not the same everywhere. We have made do by planting different kinds of plants in different types of soil. Full Article
How to Grow Rhubarb
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsI have always grown rhubarb in my garden. Sometimes we eat it
and sometimes we don’t, but I think I just enjoy admiring its big
green leaves and pretty red stalks. Full Article
Starting Vegetables Indoors from Seed
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsIt’s a beautiful, chilly March day, and I’m dreaming about
planting my garden this spring. While it’s definitely still too
cold to plant my garden, with a little planning and preparation,
I can start my vegetable garden indoors to be ready to plant
outdoors as soon as the last frost passes. Full Article
Growing Bird’s Nest Spruce
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsThe Bird’s Nest Spruce is one of the most common dwarf evergreen
shrubs. It is a member of the Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
family; its Latin name is ‘Nidiformis’. This attractive,
low-growing shrub gets its name from a depression in the center
that makes it look like a bird’s nest. Full Article
Growing Wisteria Vines
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsGrowing up I thought lilacs were the most fragrant spring
flowers. It wasn’t until I moved into our current home that I
was introduced to the fragrant wisteria vine, now another spring
favorite! My wisteria vine is now in full bloom, and almost
nothing can compare to its large, fragrant purple flowers. Full Article
Create a Pond in a Container in Less Than an Hour
Written by Rachel Paxton | 0 CommentsWant a pond in your back yard but you don’t have the time or
money to create the pond of your dreams? With a few items from
your local landscaping nursery, you can create a pond in a
container on your patio in less than an hour. Full Article
