Wouldn't it be wonderful to grow apples right in your own backyard? Apples are one of the most popular fruits, and for good reason. They're tasty, good for fresh eating or baking, and the excess can be transformed into applesauce and other products to preserve and store for the coming winter. Read More
I love all dogs - or any animals and I want the best for them. I'm sure most of the people think alike, yet some think at their own interest, forgetting about nature or about the animals and insects which are living out there. Read More
Pumpkin farms may include corn mazes, farmer's markets, petting zoos, and, of course, pumpkins! Read More
When I first glimpsed one of these spectacular trees for sale at my local nursery I was sure it was some sort of gimmick and too good to be true. Read More
I have always been amazed how two plants that that look completely different can taste the same. Case in point: cane and beet sugar. The two look completely different, but I challenge anyone to tell the difference in taste. I recently discovered another set of plants in this same category: celeriac and celery. Celeriac has the same flavor as its distant cousin, pascal celery. You're not familiar with it? You're not alone. Let me introduce you to celeriac. Read More
It grew on the rock wall in front of my grandmother's yard. Behind it lived the mysterious faeries and gnomes who flavored my bedtime stories. I learned early that it was called Ivy, and my aunt had been named for it. I left treasures as gifts for the little people who lived there, the feather of a blue bird, a tiny marble of red glass, and an occasional cookie. I watched closely for any signs of movement. Read More
Not so long ago one of my students offered me a "new" cough drop. She said it was the newest thing in Europe and that it really stopped coughs. Read More
You don't have to spend hours and hours to maintain your garden's tidy and trim look. Read More
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. Read More
You supply the caption for our weekly funny image. Read More
What is a kombucha scoby and why would you want one? S-C-O-B-Y is an acronym for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. The exact origins of kombucha are unknown, but the drink is thought to be at least 2000 years old. Read More
Our Annual Photo Contest is now open for entries! Read More
How bad can a flower gardener be at growing vegetables? Read More
When you hear the words, "African violet," what do you think of? The ubiquitous purple-flowered, dark green leaf violet enthroned in a plastic pot on a kitchen windowsill? A foil-wrapped pot in a florist window? Read More
Adding compost doesn't need to be an ordeal. Here are convenient ways to give your soil a boost with extra doses of great compost. Read More
Don't throw away those inexpensive fall mums. Overwinter them for next year Read More
Widely grown today, this lily created a sensation when first introduced from China. The story of its arrival in America is just one exciting page from the saga of plant collecting in the rugged eastern foothills of the Himalayas. Read More
Now is the time to build up your compost so you’ll have lots of rich compost to use in the spring. Read More
Looking for a healthy meat you can raise yourself but don't have a farm? Look no further than the versatile meat rabbit. Read More
Sometimes beauty is deceiving. Roses come with thorns. Moonflowers are highly toxic. There is so much to remember about plants, is it worth it to have these hidden dangers in our gardens? Well, of course it is. Read More
|
[ Home |
About |
Advertise |
Media Kit |
Mission |
Featured Companies |
Tour |
Contact Us ]
|
|
