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Growing Herbs In Pots
Herbs are purposeful plants with heady aromas and sublet hues and do not depend upon flowers for their beauty. Herbs provide a quiet and exquisite poetry, even in the most...
Growing Herbs In Pots
Herbs are purposeful plants with heady aromas and sublet hues and do not depend upon...
Fall is the BEST Time to Grow Herbs!
A Time to Plant, Fall Herb Gardening As we bid farewell to the sweltering days of summer, it's time to embrace the cooler, more pleasant autumn. And what better way...
Fall is the BEST Time to Grow Herbs!
A Time to Plant, Fall Herb Gardening As we bid farewell to the sweltering days...
Herbs in the Landscape
When many people envision their garden, they feel the need to choose between fashion and function -- Flowers or Herbs. Yet, little do they know, that the two can be...
Herbs in the Landscape
When many people envision their garden, they feel the need to choose between fashion and...
Light Requirements for Plants
Most plants have their requirements expressed by symbols, which you will find on the care tag of most plants. The trick is figuring out what those symbols actually mean.Most light...
Light Requirements for Plants
Most plants have their requirements expressed by symbols, which you will find on the care...
History of Aloe Vera
This striking plant is native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of Africa and the Mediterranean. Aloe has been used for centuries, and mentioned by Dioscorides (one of the fathers of...
History of Aloe Vera
This striking plant is native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of Africa and the Mediterranean....
The Wonder of Lemongrass Plants
Fragrant plants are among the most prized botanicals and are widely cultivated all over the world. Of all the aromatic plants and herbs, lemongrass is one of the oldest and best loved. It...
The Wonder of Lemongrass Plants
Fragrant plants are among the most prized botanicals and are widely cultivated all over the...
One Man’s Fall Garden
Gardens are as unique as the people tending them. I believe this is one of the attractions of visiting other people’s gardens; each holds the unexpected, and each turn in...
One Man’s Fall Garden
Gardens are as unique as the people tending them. I believe this is one of...
Planting Tulips
If you are planning to use tulips in your garden motif, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your tulips are both attractive and healthy.What - We...
Planting Tulips
If you are planning to use tulips in your garden motif, there are a few...
Daffodils Are Easy To Plant!
What - Begin with top quality bulbs - size matters!When - Daffodils are planted in the fall, between mid-September and mid-November, depending upon your zone. Basically, you can plant until the ground freezes!Where - Choose...
Daffodils Are Easy To Plant!
What - Begin with top quality bulbs - size matters!When - Daffodils are planted in the fall, between mid-September...
Understanding Hardiness Zone Maps
Gardeners need a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. That's why climate zone maps were created. Zone maps are...
Understanding Hardiness Zone Maps
Gardeners need a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant...
The dirt on soil
Sometimes, it might feel like you need a degree in geology to understand the terminology used in gardening publications to describe soil. You may think to yourself, how complicated can...
The dirt on soil
Sometimes, it might feel like you need a degree in geology to understand the terminology...
Starting a New Garden
1. When you shop for bedding plants, look for compact, bright green, healthy plants. The label will tell you about the variety, color, and height. Don't reject those that aren't...
Starting a New Garden
1. When you shop for bedding plants, look for compact, bright green, healthy plants. The...