There are many benefits of container gardening, especially when the weather is constantly changing. This spring , at least here in Indiana, has been a challege – to say the least – for gardeners who want to plant in the ground. One day, the weather is warm and very spring-like. The next day there…
Flower Gardening
Describing The Garden
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What Although I truly love sharing with you what my senses perceive when I am in the garden, describing the garden is not easy because descriptive writing is not my forte. Bringing the smells, the sights and the sounds alive on paper is – in fact – very difficult. How do you accurately describe the wonderful, translucent…
What You Need To Know About Viola Seed Germination
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There are a few tricks to successful viola seed germination, however the good news is these are perfect for winter sowing! For those of you unfamiliar with winter sowing, it is based on the fact that many seeds need a cold stratification period to germinate. It is one of the easiest ways to germinate perennials…
Gardening Tips For Beginners
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These gardening tips for beginners are meant are meant to help you understand that gardening can be fun and easy. The key to success is to keep a few basic tips in mind and make a plan before you begin buying plants or preparing your flower beds or vegetable garden area. There are also a…
Why Would Gardeners Want To Grow Aconitums In Their Garden
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So many people ask me why would gardeners want to grow aconite’s in their garden considering how toxic this plant is. The honest answer is, for many reasons – and below I will explain more.
How To Make Compost At Home
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Learning how to make compost at home isn’t difficult to do. More than likely you have all the tools and ingredients you need to start composting in your own yard and kitchen. Why Compost? Compost is the best way to improve your garden soil in preparation for planting. It is the best way to…
Understanding Why Your Hardiness Zone Matters
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It is important to know your USDA hardiness zone so you have a better understanding of what kind or variety of plant is best for you to buy, when to plant, what grows best in your climate, and how to better take advantage of your specific growing conditions. There are also links to products I…
3 Quick Fall Garden Tasks To Do Now
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Fall is a busy time of year with all the back-to-school activities, fall decorating tasks, upcoming holidays and of course, the end of the garden season for many, not to mention fall garden tasks! There are three quick fall garden tasks you can do now while the weather is still nice enough for you to comfortably…
Natural Gardening Tips For Fall Planting
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Here are a few natural gardening tips for fall planting that are sure to help make sure your spring garden is looking its best. Autumn is the perfect time to plant perennials. This gives them the entire fall and winter season to establish themselves. Perennials planted in the fall are ready to begin growing…
Fall Blooming Perennials Roundup
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Here is a selection of fall blooming perennials that different bloggers recommend for fall. I hope you will visit some of their blogs, leave some comments and find some fall blooming perennials that work well for you. Here in Indiana the color keeps going well into October and with the addition of winter blooming perennial…
