Archive for the ‘Perennials’ Category
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
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: Garlic · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
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
Enter Our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway!
We are excited to announce the start of our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway! Every day this month we will be giving away a free $25 gift certificate, each week we will be giving away a $100 gift certificate, and at the end of the month we will be giving away a grand prize $250 gift certificate! Simply go to our Facebook page, “Like” us if you don’t already, and enter to win! Come back and enter each day to improve your chances of winning!
February 1, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: Contest · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
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
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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
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Tags: clematis, easy gardening, garden planning, Gardening tips, how-to · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Don’t Pass on Grass!
It is easy to be allured by the glamour of planting things that will burst with colorful blooms in your garden. Yet, what is a star without her backdrop? Ornamental Grasses provide texture, uniqueness, and beauty that will set off your favorite blooming flowers.
January 11, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: garden design, grasses, ornamental grasses, perennial · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials
Some Shady Characters in Your Yard
We are pleased to announce a series of guest garden bloggers throughout the year. This week we are excited to feature Charlie Nardozzi, a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week’s blog, he shares his experiences and expertise on shade gardening. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world.
January 5, 2012
· Charlie Nardozzi · Comments Closed
Tags: astilbes, bleeding hearts, coral bells, dicentra, heuchera, hosta, lungwort, pulmonaria, shade · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Lavender: A Treat for the Senses
Who doesn’t love the fresh, comforting scent of lavender? Either freshly picked from the garden, or dried to make potpourri, lavender is a wonderful flower that is extremely easy to grow. Whether you have an expansive garden, or are gardening in containers on your balcony, most can grow lavender for heavenly fragrance in the summer months.
January 3, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: container gardening, container gardens, containers, fragrant plants, lavender · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
