Posted on Mar 01, 2018 | by J Kirkpatrick
It sounds simple enough. Deep watering simply means completely drenching a plant's root system to ensure a more than adequate supply of water. Generally speaking, to deep water a plant, the water must soak at least eight inches or more beneath the soil's surface.
Posted on Jan 16, 2018 | by J Kirkpatrick
An outdoor wedding is a dream for many couples, and there are a variety of locations to consider - scenic landmarks, historic estates, parks, the beach, or even your own backyard. Getting married outside in the sunshine, surrounded by the beauty of nature and your friends and family, makes for a lovely celebration. But an outdoor wedding takes planning, forethought and attention to details. Although you cannot control the weather, you can work around it. Here are some tips for planning a successful outdoor wedding.
Posted on Dec 08, 2017 | by Kerry K
Oh, boy. Someone just brought you something in a shiny foil wrapper with a big bow. It's so very pretty......now. Well, you'll just look at the directions.........which it doesn't have. What now? Never fear. Many holiday plants aren't really meant to stay alive for long, anyway. Some are surprisingly easy to care for. And then there are a few that are simple to care for and can grace your home with cheerful holiday blooms year after year. Here's my list from best to worst, based on flower power, ease of care, and potential longevity.
Posted on Nov 08, 2017 | by Kerry K
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. Inside our cozy homes, we bring out the blankets and switch on the heat, secure that we can survive the winter in safety and comfort.
Posted on Oct 26, 2017 | by J Kirkpatrick
In my book, it is pretty easy to choose a gardening gift; but maybe that’s because I am a gardener. So to help those who are not gardeners sort through the myriad of gift choices, we thought it might be nice to put together a little gift guide for those who wish to purchase a meaningful gift for a friend or family member that is a gardener, yet know nothing at all about gardening. So here goes….
Posted on Oct 11, 2017 | by K Kerry
Do you like figs? If you're like a lot of us, you may not know. But any true fig aficionado will tell you not to even mention Fig Newtons when answering that question. If you've never eaten a fresh, ripe fig, you've never eaten a fig. And figs are not all the same. Depending on the variety, they may taste of honey, caramel, lemon, or even chocolate, and be sweet, bright and fruity or nutty.
Posted on Sep 02, 2017 | by Kerry K
I've heard of growing fruit trees in the home garden in columnar form or as an espalier, but never heard of a fruit tree arch. Simply put, it's an arch designed to support fruit trees, one planted on either side, until they meet at the top. How cool is that?
Posted on Sep 02, 2017 | by J Kirkpatrick
Garden structures such as garden arches, trellises, gazebos and pergolas separate the exquisite garden from the mundane. To elevate your garden from a collection of plants to a distinctive enclave of tranquility that echoes mood, purpose, absence of time and heightened meaning, consider not only what is planted in it, but how your garden is shaped.
Posted on Aug 08, 2017 | by J Kirkpatrick
The first question often asked is, "What is a hayrack"? Just as the name implies, hayracks were used years ago in English barns to supply hay to farm animals. They were placed up high and the animals could reach up and pull a mouthful of hay to eat between the widely spaced bars.
Posted on Jul 01, 2017 | by K Kelley
Lately I've had numerous requests for plants that transition well from outside in the summer to inside when the days turn chilly. And why not? If you have the space and the right conditions indoors, there's no sense in tossing out a perfectly healthy plant at the end of the season.
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