GARDENING

In mid-summer, our backyard garden looks pretty wild. Guessing you can relate? It’s also a time of year that our tomatoes can end up looking less than perfect, especially the …

As with many plants, Rose of Sharon names include numerous common names. Some even have more than one scientific or botanical name, so we cover all of that in this …

More Wonderful Plant Medicine Available for Free We’re constantly in awe of the many wonderful plants all around us, hiding gifts that many never know. So following an encounter with …

Mushroom Cultivation is a Growing Trend. Mushrooms are actually fast growing, can grow year round indoors in less space than other crops and bring a good price per pound. So …

We favor natural remedies whenever possible. Planting plants that repel squash bugs is one way to help deter squash bugs from destroying your squash plants. Unfortunately, there are not many …

There are Many Reasons to Grow the Magnificent Cucurbita Moschata ‘Tromboncino’ Squash! One of our favorite winter squash is butternut, so we knew we’d probably also enjoy its cousin, the …

Purple flowers are a wonderful addition to any yard or garden. Whether you’re creating an exclusively purple landscape area, or you’re looking for that perfect row of tall perennials with …

If you’re looking for a small, low-maintenance flower that will add vibrant pops of purple to your flower bed, cottage garden, or landscaping, here are a few ideas to choose …

We never cease to be in awe of the amazing resources provided by this wonderful and abundant planet. As with most herbs, the uses for lemon balm plant are many …

Here’s as we’re writing this on the June Summer Solstice, seems a good time to just share our report of June gardening tips, tasks, plantings and harvests. This update includes …