Seed Starting How To
Gather your supplies. I use stainless steel containers because they're easy to wash afterwards. I use a large round b...
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How To Harden Off Seedlings
Moving young seedlings (and houseplants) that have been growing inside your home to a garden outside can be a traumat...
5 Must Haves for the Houseplant Gardener
We're all houseplant gardeners at this time of year. Some of our houseplants are outdoor plants during the warmer mon...
Tips On Pruning Shrubs in the Fall
We consulted with our friend, horticulturist Ruth Rogers Clausen, about pruning shrubs in the fall. There are primari...
Beneficial Weeds: Foraging in your Backyard, by J...
If your natural surroundings are anything like mine, there is an untapped bounty of plants unrecognized for their nut...
How to Create Your Own Cutting Garden
Have you ever thought of creating a garden composed of flowers grown with the express purpose of being cut for floral...
Landscape Design: Creating Steps in the Landscape
The steps I put in leading down to the pond and stream are made of wood. I chose to make wood steps because the cost...
Learn to Make Paper Ornaments For the Holidays Wi...
I love making paper ornaments for decorating gifts or hanging on the tree, so I often check Pinterest for new ideas. ...
What to do in the garden before and after the fir...
Not all frosts are equal. You can find out more about expected frost and freeze dates at your local cooperative exten...
My Favorite Summer Blooming Bulbs To Plant in Spr...
I have three favorite bulbs that I like to grow in the summer. In my Zone 6 garden they have to be planted in the spr...
Easy To Make Paper Ornaments Made From Gift Wrap
A gift wrapped in artisanal paper and decorated with a handmade ornament is special. We ordered some of Kate Blairsto...
Getting Amaryllis Bulbs to Rebloom
Last year I confided in my readers that several of my Amaryllis bulbs from the previous year did not rebloom as I had...