When winter's chill descends upon your garden, it might seem like your green thumb has to take a long hiatus. But wait, there's good news for gardening enthusiasts – the cold season doesn't have to mark the end of your horticultural endeavors, especially once you understand vegetable garden frost protection methods. With the right techniques […]
How To Deadhead Dianthus
Removing spent blooms from a plant is a gardening practice known as deadheading, and it's a crucial technique for maintaining the health and appearance of various flowering plants, including Dianthus. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the reasons for deadheading, how to deadhead Dianthus with step by step instructions, and how to root your […]
Tropical Gardening: The Irresistible Allure & Addictive Power
Tropical gardening isn't just a pastime; it's a captivating journey that draws you into its lush embrace. From the moment you place a tiny palm tree in your living room, you're embarking on an adventure that transforms your space into a thriving, verdant paradise. But this enchanting transformation isn't just about aesthetics – it's about […]
Sow to Grow: Mastering Carrot Seed Starting for Success
Gardening isn't just a hobby for me; it's a way of life, just like carrot seed starting. Nestled in the heart of Indiana, where the USDA Hardiness Zones 5 and 6 dictate the rhythm of our seasons, I have honed my skills in growing plants from seed. Regardless of the weather outside, my garden thrives […]
Spring Flowering Bulbs: The Cutting Garden
Spring flowering bulbs are typically planted in the fall of the previous year. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and crocus are all popular spring bulbs. However, not all spring flowering bulbs are planted outdoors. Some spring flowering bulbs are planted in heated greenhouse or unheated tunnel houses during February and March. These bulbs are usually forced for […]
Spring Gardening Ideas
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive some of the items mentioned for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you're looking for spring gardening ideas, look no further. Spring is here again and many of us are turning our thoughts to home improvements. Regardeless of whether […]
Outsmart Frost In Spring Vegetable Gardens
Before planting the vegetable garden, it is a good idea to make a plan on paper then prepare cold frames or tunnel houses to protect the crops from unexpected frost in spring. Planning a vegetable garden on paper is something many gardeners do, but they often forget about planning an early spring vegetable garden. Planning the […]
Treat Your Fruit Tree Pests To A Banana Smoothie
An easy way to keep fruit tree pests from laying their eggs on your fruit tree flowers is to make a banana smoothie. This smoothie must be put out before the fruits flowers. Once the fruit flowers, the insects may have laid their eggs in the flower.
Organic Garden Planner Freebie
Get your free Organic Garden Planner now! Are you ready to start planning your garden, but are new and are not sure where or how to begin? Or maybe you are already gardening but need a plan or better organization. This opt-in organic garden planner includes the following resources: 1 Garden Planning Page 1 Why […]
Seed Journal And Planting Calendar Freebie
Are you tired of not knowing when to plant your vegetable garden seeds - or when to transplant them into the garden? Do you want to keep better track of what seeds you plant, when you planted them and the care they need? If so, then this opt-in gardening and seed starting bundle is just […]
Gardening In Cold Climates In Early January
Disclaimer: I did receive some of the items mentioned in this article including the Culti-Cave for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Successfully gardening in cold climates in early January is about tricking Mother Nature - and choosing the right plants. Creating an artificial environment in which plants will […]
Plant Bulbs In January: Get A Head Start On Cut Flower Production
Plant bulbs in January to get a head start on growing gorgeous flowers for cut flower production. Inside of a heated greenhouse, triteleria, anemone, iris and crocosmia should be planted for early spring bloom. The secret to local success as a cut flower grower is to beat out your competition by having gorgeous cut flower […]
Vegetables to Plant in January: Garden Tips for Year-Round Growing
There are a number of vegetables to plant in January and by planting early you get a head start on growing early spring vegetables. Planting cool weather crops in January means you will need cold frames and row covers if you live in a cold climate unless you plan to start seeds indoors. Here in Indiana […]
Cool Greenhouse Uses
If you have an unheated greenhouse, you might wonder what cool greenhouse uses you can come up with to utilize it during the winter season. Many perennials and cool season vegetables can be started from seed sown in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame, then be transplanted in the open garden once weather permits. An […]
How To Create A Festive Christmas Terrarium
It's so easy to create a festive Christmas terrarium. Plants add a touch of elegance to indoor decor and when you add them to a terrarium, they add a bit of nostalgia to your decor. During the winter months, and especially during the holidays, incorporating plants into your decor is - simply put - a […]
Product Review: Norman The Doorman Greeter And Garden Ornament
Disclaimer: I did receive this product for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. When I was contacted by Big Mouth Toys, Inc. to look over their new selection of home and garden items, Norman The Doorman Door Greeter instantly caught my eye. It's not […]
How To Grow And Care For The Albuca Species
I fell in love with the corkscrew leaves of the Albuca species and knew I had to add this to my plant collection. Of course, living in Indiana it can be a bit difficult to obtain fresh seed from other countries, so I joined several plant societies including the Pacific Bulb Society in hopes of […]
Describing The Garden
Although I truly love sharing with you what my senses perceive when I am in the garden, describing the garden is not easy because descriptive writing is not my forte. Bringing the smells, the sights and the sounds alive on paper is - in fact - very difficult. How do you accurately describe the wonderful, translucent way […]
Use Frost To Your Advantage
Yes, you really can use frost to your advantage in the garden. While often times gardeners don't worry about frost until fall rolls around, it is an issue in early spring as well. Once you learn the basics of using frost to your advantage, you can get a head start on your spring garden and […]
Greenhouse And Cold Frame Garden Structure Ideas
Tunnel house, greenhouse and cold frame garden structures are all great choices growing plants in the winter, but what, exactly is the difference between the three of them? Technically they do the exact same job which is protect plants from the cold weather outside during the winter months. However each one has a slightly different […]
Fall Blooming Perennials
Here is a selection of fall blooming perennials that different bloggers recommend for fall. I hope you will visit some of their blogs, leave some comments and find some fall blooming perennials that work well for you. Here in Indiana the color keeps going well into October and with the addition of winter blooming perennial […]
Buy Seeds Online And So Much More From Gurney's
Disclaimer: I did receive the products mentioned in this post for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. To further disclose, I have purchased items from Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co. in the past. You might know you can buy seeds online from Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co., but they sell […]
Garden Tools And Accessories
Disclaimer: I did receive one item in this article for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. When it comes to choosing the right garden tools and accessories it can be hard to know what's the best. Gardeners love the tools, accessories and other new items that help make gardening […]
Indoor Seed Starting Tips Without Grow Lights
Here are some seed starting tips that will help you grow seeds indoors without grow lights. Now, the truth is, seedlings need light so they are not leggy, but there are many ways to make sure they get light without using grow lights.
Preparing The Greenhouse For Winter
Preparing a greenhouse for winter can seem like an impossible task, especially if you wait until the last minute. However, with a little early preparation, you can easily glide into winter without any major hurdles.
Container Vegetable Gardening
If you want to grow vegetables but don’t have a yard or can’t get down on the ground to work a vegetable garden all is not lost, try container vegetable gardening this year. There are numerous varieties on the market that are designed specifically for container gardening – from corn to eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and […]
Survival Food Garden: Grow Vegetables For Disaster Preparedness
A survival food garden is a great way to work towards emergency preparedness by learning to grow and preserve food in a variety of ways including canning, freezing, salting, storing in oil and dehydrating. These days everyone is thinking about emergency preparedness. Whether they are thinking of disaster preparedness in the event of an earthquake, […]
How To Grow Tomatoes
Growing great tomatoes is easy as long as you know how to grow tomatoes. The articles below are intended to help you stop worrying about success and enjoy the experience of growing fresh tomatoes in a container or in your own backyard. After all, many gardeners want to grow the biggest and healthiest tomato crop on […]
10 Easiest Vegetables To Grow From Seed
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Sustainable Seed Company. I did not receive any compensation for this post. I chose to share it because it contains useful information for my readers. Have you ever wondered what the 10 easiest vegetables to grow from seed are? Growing your own food is the most gratifying and […]
Gardening For Spiritual Health
Many people talk about gardening for spiritual health. Have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the fact that gardening can put you in touch with your spiritual side? Or maybe this is just an old wives tale? But did you know that many people think of gardening and romance, or associate gardening […]
February Garden Tasks: What to Do Now for a Strong Spring Garden
February garden tasks range from simple maintenance jobs to bigger seasonal projects like tapping maple trees and starting seeds indoors. Even though it still feels like winter in many regions, February is one of the most important months for setting up a successful spring garden. This is the time to purchase any last-minute seeds, clean […]
Support Wildlife In Your Garden
A great way to support wildlife in your garden is to certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. This is something we did years ago when we first bought our farm because we felt it was so important for wildlife to have a place to nest, rest and find a […]
Why Would Gardeners Want To Grow Aconitums In Their Garden
So many people ask me why would gardeners want to grow aconitums's in their garden considering how toxic this plant is. I do grow this in my garden and I have to say the honest answer is, for many reasons. Read on to find out the reasons why someone would want to grow this toxic […]
Tropical Plants Craze Dates Back To Victorian Era
Did you ever wonder where the pastime of cultivating tropical plants came from? The tropical craze actually came from the Victorian Era. To the Victorians, it was a great pastime. Today, we are seeing this long forgotten pastime revived. With many North American gardeners pushing the horticulture envelopes of temperate enviroments, you see more and […]
Tips For Growing An Abundance Of Heirloom Tomatoes
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by John Fendley of the Sustainable Seed Company. I only recommend products and companies I personally like. Growing great tomatoes is easy if you know the tricks and secrets. If you are starting with the basics, my guide to growing tomatoes walks through the full growing process.
Amorphophallus Titanium: Life Cycle And Facts About The Corpse Flower
The Amorphophallus titanium, which has bloomed at both Fairchild Tropical Gardens and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in addition to other places, has made headlines year after year because of its enormous size and foul-smelling flowers as well as the rarity of seeing it in bloom! Due to the publicity and the rarity of the Amorphophallus […]
Moon Flowers For The Evening Garden
Many flowers fade after the heat of the day has passed; moon flowers, or flowers that begin to bloom as the sun goes down, are at their peak during this time. The evening garden is ideal for people who work during the day and for those who like to relax or entertain in their garden […]
Long Season Garden Plants
Long season garden plants are either those that take a long time to flower, produce their crop or fruit for an extended period of time. Many plants will bloom longer if the faded blooms are cut off. This process is known as deadheading. Most plants need an inch of water a week to thrive and […]
Garden Flower Ideas For Late Summer
These garden flower ideas make it easy to create a riot of color in the late summer garden. The easiest way to do this is by growing perennials that burst into bloom towards the end of the gardening season. In fact some of these plants will last into early winter depending on what your weather is […]
Common Garden Herbs For An Herbal Medicine Garden
The world is changing - everyday it seems there is a new report of how unsafe or contaminated our food or medicine is - and frankly this new trend is downright scary which is one reason why you might want to grow an herbal medicine garden. I'm not surprised by all of this though - […]
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