Archive for the ‘How-Tos’ Category
Don’t Worry – Your Fall Bulbs Will Be OK!
With the mild winter we have been having across the country this year, we have been frequently asked “My fall bulbs have started to sprout. Will they be OK?” The short answer is simply “yes.” However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your precious fall bulbs will be on track to bloom in early spring.
February 20, 2012
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos
Keep the Vampires Away!
Who doesn’t love garlic? Its robust flavor adds dimension to almost any dish and the best part is – it’s extremely easy to grow! The best, tastiest Garlic comes straight from the garden. Our Softneck California Garlic is known for both its culinary and medicinal aspects, making it a home garden favorite. What is standing between you and freshly grown, flavor-packed garlic? Just a few simple steps!
February 17, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · No Comments
Tags: Garlic · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Get Happy about Dahlias and Glads
This week we conclude Charlie Nardozzi’s guest blog series with a piece about his favorite show-stopping bloomers – Dahlias and Gladiolus. Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world.
February 15, 2012
· Charlie Nardozzi · One Comment
Tags: big color, color in the garden, dahlias, garden planning, gladiolus, planting dahlias · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos
The Sensory Garden: Smell, Touch, Look and Listen
Sensory Gardens are created to help relax, stimulate, and teach. They are planted for all populations – those with disabilities, children, patients in a hospital, and the general public. The idea behind the Sensory Garden is to combine elements that will stimulate all of the senses – fragrant plants, textured plants, vivid colors, and the element of sound. Combined, when one walks through the garden, they can experience the joy and relaxation from the plants with every aspect of the brain.
February 6, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 4 Comments
Tags: fragrant plants, sensory garden · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Have Winter Blues? Think Spring Blues!
Although some claim that there can never be a true “blue” flower, gardeners and growers have worked to come as close to blue as the human eye can tell. Blue flowers illuminate in the sunlight and provide a striking, contrasting statement with their green foliage. In the spirit of planning for spring, I have highlighted some of my favorite blue flowers to try this season.
January 30, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: Baby Blue Eyes, Blue Flax, dahlias, garden planning, gladiolus, Indigo, Morning Glories, phlox, Starflower · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
Soar with Your Butterfly Garden
This week we are excited to continue Charlie Nardozzi’s guest blog series. He is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week’s blog, Charlie gives his expertise on how to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world.
January 26, 2012
· Charlie Nardozzi · Comments Closed
Tags: Butterfly Bushes, Butterfly Garden, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Lilac, phlox · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Think Spring: Butterfly Bushes
Butterfly Bushes emit a sweet fragrance that isn’t just heavenly for our noses, but attracts beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. We planted one right outside our window at American Meadows and were amazed at the multitude of wildlife that it brought for us to enjoy.
January 24, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Bushes, Butterfly Bushes, fragrant plants, Shrubs · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Growing Up with Clematis
This week we are excited to continue Charlie Nardozzi’s guest blog series. He is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week’s blog, Charlie gives tips and tricks on how to successfully grow and enjoy Clematis in your garden. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world.
January 19, 2012
· Charlie Nardozzi · Comments Closed
Tags: clematis, easy gardening, garden planning, Gardening tips, how-to · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Raise it up?
While planning my vegetable garden for the spring, I have been debating about whether or not to build a raised bed. I decided to weigh out the benefits and drawbacks, and make a logical decision (the best kind of decision, right?). For your benefit, as I’m sure there are other gardeners trying to make this same decision, the pros and cons of raised beds can be found below, along with my decision.
January 16, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: garden planning, growing vegetables, vegetable gardening, vegetables · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
All about Tropical Bulbs
This week we are excited to bring back guest blogger Charlie Nardozzi, a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week’s blog, he gives tips and tricks on bringing the tropics to your garden, no matter where you are. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world.
January 12, 2012
· Charlie Nardozzi · Comments Closed
Tags: caladium, calla lilies, canna lilies, planting, spring bulbs, tropical bulbs · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos
