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It happens to us all. We forget to water, let them get too cold, forget they are there. Before you take them for that final walk to the mulch pile, double check, they may not be dead after all.
I look forward to spring for so many reasons. Everything that has been hibernating under a blanket of snow begins to waken. Fresh, new shoots are popping out of the ground. This article is going to cover two of my favourite spring edibles.
Whether you prefer the hard to find and highly coveted wild ones, or the bigger, juicier cultivated ones, Blueberries are a tasty healthy treat that deserve more attention than they get.
It happens. Wandering around aimlessly, constant peeks out the window to see if there is still snow on the ground. Sudden and deep sighs. Irritability.
Dripped, perked or pressed. Even iced. Cafe latte, cappuccino, French vanilla. Instant, if desperate enough. The little bean that can cause total panic in an otherwise normal human being.
Fiddleheads, one of the first forest delicacies to emerge in the spring. As soon as we started thinking Mothers Day, Dad would pile us kids into his truck and we would scan our favourite swamps, looking for signs of the newly emerging fronds.
Hibiscus moscheutos. These eye-popping beauties are, surprisingly, not well known here. Many people can't believe they can grow here. Believe me when I say, they can, and do!! No special care required.
We do not need to have south facing, full sun windows to grow beautiful house plants. This article is for those among us who have bright light at best.
The Raspberry. Everybody knows Raspberries. Those big, fat, juicy red ones in the garden, or the ones in the stores they want an arm and leg for. Don't forget wild Raspberries the next time you crave them.
We all love to have plants in the house. The reality is that we all don't always have the time to properly care for fussy green things. Here are a few that I have found are the most forgiving.
Lupinus. This genus of almost 600 species is found worldwide. These members of the Legume family are beautiful additions to any perennial garden. In my opinion, they are one of the most beautiful perennials grown.
Every year, come Valentine's Day, millions of miniature roses can be found in the big box stores. After the holiday is over, thousands are sacrificed to the garbage bin. These mini beauties can be bought now for as little as $0.99 each. Rescue a few today!!
Potentilla fruticosa, also known as Shrubby Cinquefoil, is an amazingly hardy, easy to care for small bush that deserves a spot in every Northern garden.
Too often I see Geraniums treated as annuals. Allowed to die in the fall and then mulched or thrown in the trash. This is not necessary, a few simple steps and your geraniums can last for years.
This native of the Northern hemisphere is usually discovered by accident when it grabs a hapless hiker. They have found the "black gold" of the berry world.
Every year I have people stop and ask where I got the hundreds of annuals in my gardens. They mistakenly believe I must have spent a small fortune, or found a really good sale!! Neither is true. The secret is in the garden all along, waiting.
When you think of a terrarium, I'll bet the first thing that comes to mind are those made from aquariums. Maybe you think of the old Victorian types that need a lot of space. Think again!! You don't need a lot of space or money to have a cute little terrarium.
Birds really aren't very fussy about where they build their nests. Every year I rescue baby birds that have fallen from a poorly designed or placed nest. They get blown down from weak branches and are left at the mercy of the elements. I have decided to put up as many bird houses as possible to keep them safe, hopefully I can inspire others to do the same.
Are weeds taking over your gardens? Do you avoid said gardens because the thought of removing those weeds seems like too daunting a task? Here, hopefully, I'll share some secrets of mine on how to handle those weeds.
Named for Helen of Troy, this perennial creates some much needed WOW factor in the fall garden. Native to North America, Helenium is often overlooked. Let's try to change that, shall we?
Have you ever seen those really cheap used aquariums in yard sales? Ever wondered what they'd be good for? Any plant loving human has dreamed of a terrarium at one time or other. That perfect blend of humidity and warmth, a mini tropical paradise. This article will explain how to create that paradise.
Do you wage a constant war trying to protect your house plants from your cats? Is there a dustpan in every room? Do you hear falling clay pots on a regular basis? This article will examine some of the ways to help keep kitty at bay.
Everybody loves the look of a well trimmed hedge. Living in the north it can be a challenge to find suitable, hardy, hedge plants. Here are a few that will survive our harsh winters.
There is nothing more disheartening than planting a whole vegetable garden with new plants just to find them all cut off at ground level the next morning. Here is an easy, inexpensive way to avoid this heartache.
Have you ever come across one particular book that you could never part with? A book that has everything you could ever need in it, that answers every question you might have? Here are two of my favourites.
Ahhh, summer. The snow melted long ago, green shoots appeared and have grown in the garden. The weather has warmed up enough to finally be outside enjoying the longer days. Did I say enjoying? NOT!!
