Mar 16 2023
I have a friend who is lucky enough to have a small field attached to her property. Once her old pony sadly died last year, she no longer wanted to use the field for grazing but decided she would like to turn it into a wildflower meadow. Many of our truly wild meadows are fast …
Mar 15 2023
Did you know that bird watching is the second most popular pastime in North America, coming in second only after gardening? You can integrate the two by planting a bird-friendly garden with plants that birds love. Why not go even further, and create a bird-friendly yard by installing nesting and feeding sites to attract birds …
Mar 14 2023
About the Auricula Plant Primula auricula, more commonly known as auricula, mountain cowslip or bear’s ear, is an alpine flowering plant that originates from the mountain ranges of Central Europe. The auricula first appeared in European gardens around the middle of the sixteenth century. Since then its rather beautiful ‘unreal’ appearance has made it a …
Mar 13 2023
Strawberries are possibly the most irresistible and beautiful fruits. Everything about them be it color, texture or flavor is appealing which is why many people love growing strawberries in their home garden. Strawberries are really diverse fruits and are used in many mouth-watering preparations like cakes, jams, jellies, tarts, ice- creams, etc. You can try …
Mar 12 2023
Composting happens no matter how you make your compost pile or how much attention you give to it. There are almost as many ways to make a compost pile as there are gardeners. Each person has their own way of doing it, but all will work and give you rich fertile compost to add to …
Mar 11 2023
Perennial garden flowers can add beautiful elements of color to shady areas of your garden and landscape. Many perennial flowers are shade tolerant, and some even prefer shady areas, but you must be sure that the flower you are planting is appropriate for the amount of shade your garden is receiving. There are essentially four …
Mar 10 2023
The astrantia is one of my favourite herbaceous plants. It is a European native although its name comes from the Greek meaning star, referring to the star-like shape of the flower heads. Its common name is masterwort, although it has also been affectionately known as Hattie’s pincushion and melancholy gentleman. They are clump forming perennials …
Mar 09 2023
Once spring has finally arrived, everyone is anxious to get out and start gardening. One of the first things that can be planted are beautiful Asiatic and Oriental lily bulbs. Once the soil can be worked and conditions are comfortable these hardy lilies can be set in the ground. Here are some lily growing tips …
Mar 08 2023
New, low-maintenance rose varieties are introducing rose gardening to new demographic groups, and redefining the schema of the traditional rosarian. After the Rose Knock OutTM was chosen as an All- America Rose Selection (AARS) in 2000, it sold better in the following years than any rose ever before. The disease resistance and hardiness of this …
Mar 07 2023
Spring is a good time to rejuvenate your perennial borders and gardens. If you’re at all like me, you enjoy the thought of getting out in the cool but pleasant sunshine after a winter away from your gardening. Spring is easily one of the busiest times of the year if you have a garden full …