Archive for the ‘Perennials’ Category
Cut Away!
One of the greatest rewards of a garden bursting in blooms is being able to cut a few of your favorites to bring inside for a gorgeous summer bouquet, or to give to a lucky friend. Those who can’t seem to have enough fresh flowers should consider planting a cut flower garden – It makes cutting blooms guilt-free!
March 27, 2012
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: calla lilies, Cut Flowers, dahlias, Flower Arrangements, gladiolus, lilies, peonies, Pre-Planned Gardens · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
Think Spring: Vigorous Vines
Vines can quickly become the focal point of any garden – Plant them to grow up an arbor, wind around a trellis, or even train them to grow up the walls of your home or shed. Their vigorous growth and beautiful blooms make them a popular staple for both big and small space gardens.
March 19, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: clematis, Honeysuckle, Hydrangea Vine, Passion Flower Vine, Trumpet Vine, Vines · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Think Spring: Preparing Your Soil
Like children, plants need a healthy environment to thrive and mature to their fullest potential. As spring is just around the corner, or already here for many, it is time to prepare your soil for planting. This is a simple and fulfilling process and your plants will thank you (with their beautiful blooms or delicious crops) when they have just the right environment to grow.
March 16, 2012
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Tags: Fertilizer, garden planning, how-to, Soil Test Kit, vegetable gardening · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away!
With the funky weather we have been having in the past few years, it seems as though Mother Nature is either sending too much or not enough rain our way. Those who find themselves becoming drenched in the spring and summer months, or are having problems with standing water and flooding, should explore the idea of creating a rain garden.
March 13, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 4 Comments
Tags: designing perennial garden, grasses, iris, Native, Rain Garden · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
Plant Asparagus for Years of Harvest
Everyone loves the versatility and fresh, crisp flavor of Asparagus. It’s perfect for summer grilling, steaming, stir fries and can even be canned or frozen for winter storage. Why not grow your own and enjoy fresh Asparagus every summer? Planting and growing Asparagus is easy – Just follow these simple steps!
March 1, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Asparagus, vegetables · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Contest Winners are Gettin’ Gardenin’!
As our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway continues, we are excited to share how our contest winners are using their gift certificates to get gardenin’ this spring! Remember, enter every day to win – we are giving away $25 every day, $100 every week, and one Grand Prize of $250 at the end of the February. Enter now to win!
February 23, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: begonias, Contest, dahlias, lavender, zinnia · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Wildflowers
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 · Comments Closed
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
