Category: Plant of the Week

Spring weather has returned in all its mountain glory and we gardeners are back to the great out-of-doors!  Besides “working in the dirt”, there are the pleasures of outdoor living.  It’s interesting that enjoyment of “wide-open” vistas from our patios…

Just as we’ve done for as long as each of us remembers, we welcome back the first week of spring!  We also have the pleasure of witnessing flowering trees ushering in the return of the planting season. Once again our…

The 2014 organic seed has arrived at the garden center.  Each packet is stamped with an official non-GMO seal, insuring that these seeds have not been genetically modified.  Make sure to verify a seed’s freshness date, organic status, and whether…

With their large eyes, subtle colors, and graceful movements, deer really are mesmerizing to people. However, as our town grows, encounters with these majestic creatures are more frequent and often unwanted.  Helping to increase deer numbers are warmer winters; they…

A couple of weeks ago we dispersed the final applications of plant food to keep our landscapes healthy through winter.  “Crabgrass and Weed Preventer” was applied at the same time to keep winter growing weeds away until spring. This week…

30 second Plant Tip of the day on the Tiger Eye Sumac: You can use this fern-like, palm-like plant as a water accent. And, it is also absolutely animal proof!

Once again our spring planting season is moving into full swing! As gardeners are putting new plants into the ground the question most asked at the garden center this week has been, “When do I turn on the water?”  The…

Picture this: You’re driving through a neighborhood admiring beautifully manicured lawns and blooming daffodils when suddenly your scenic drive is jarred by an overgrown, unkempt front yard. You immediately cringe in disgust, but your revulsion is not just at the…

After the past couple of weeks’ extremely cold weather, I am ready to start my garden planning sessions. My anticipation really is fired up since the 2011 organic seeds arrived at the garden center this week. I know I’m not…