Archive for the ‘Vegetable Seeds’ Category
Growing Bigger in a Small Garden
My edible gardening pursuits are facing a few new challenges these days. When I moved into my house ten years ago, my garden was mostly a blank slate and I could plant veggies in any patch of sunlit ground I wanted…
April 22, 2013
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Tags: container gardening, containers, Growing Vegetables in Containers, Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces, Small space garden, Strawberries, vegetable gardening, Vegetable Seeds · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Award-Winning Garden Plants
Whether spring weather is knocking at your door or you’re still in daydreaming mode, browsing these award-winning plants is not only enjoyable, it’s also a way to narrow down your plant choices if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options.
February 5, 2013
· Suzanne DeJohn · 2 Comments
Tags: award winning plants, perennial plant of the year · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Pot up Fresh Herbs for Cooking this Winter!
So the season is coming to an end and you’ve gotten use to having fresh vegetables and herbs on hand for cooking… But what if you can have a variety of these herbs on-hand year round to brighten up the flavor palette of your standard winter meals? You CAN and it’s Easy!
December 12, 2012
· Brian LeDuc · Comments Closed
Tags: Growing Herbs Indoors, Herbs, Indoor Growing · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Final Week to Enter our Summer Photo Contest!
Each year we receive hundreds of gorgeous photo entries ranging from dahlias, gladiolus, and peonies to deep red, ripe tomatoes and wildflower meadows. This is the last week to enter your favorite photos from any type of garden to win a $100 gift certificate and bragging rights!
August 28, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Photo Contest · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Beat The Heat!
Or, at least manage the heat. We have been getting calls from gardeners across the country who are worried about their gardens in this severe heat. There are several steps you can take during hotter months to help keep your plants healthy and several ways to plan ahead for next summer by planting wildflower and perennial plants that are drought-tolerant.
July 23, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: drought-tolerant perennials, Perennials, wildflowers · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
See How Our Gardens Grow
American Meadows isn’t just a gardening company; we are a company of gardeners! Below you will find pictures and stories from several of our employee’s gardens this season – We hope you enjoy.
July 17, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Employee Gardens · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Plant Vegetable Seeds Now for Fall Harvest
Many vegetable gardeners are reaping the benefits of their tomatoes, peppers and basil right now in delicious summer meals. Who wouldn’t want to extend their summer vegetable garden for delicious, home grown veggies into the fall months? There are several varieties of vegetables that can be started indoors now, or directly sown outdoors in a few weeks for fall harvest.
July 10, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · One Comment
Tags: growing vegetables, starting vegetables from seed, vegetable gardening, vegetables · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds
Follow us on Pinterest!
We are excited to announce that American Meadows is now on Pinterest! Check out our page for boards featuring some of our favorite customer photos, cute animals in the garden, planting ideas and tips, community garden projects, and customer wildflower meadows. Follow our boards for the latest in gorgeous blooms!
July 6, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Customer photos, Pinterest · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
Growing Herbs: Can You Contain It?
Fresh, home-grown herbs can be the highlight of any cook’s menu. What many don’t know is that herbs are easy to grow in containers, can be brought inside when the weather gets cold and will continue growing! Follow these tips below and you will thank yourself when your summer meals are bursting with fresh, home-grown flavor.
May 22, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 5 Comments
Tags: container gardening, Herbs, small-space gardens, urban landscaping · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Warmest March Ever Recorded: Seed Man Says, “Go Jump in a Lake!”
As last month was the warmest March ever recorded in history, many gardeners are anxious and ready to get their hands dirty. This reminds us of the Seed Man’s thoughts on early planting and we hope you enjoy his explanation of why he tells gardeners to “Go jump in a lake!”
April 10, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds, Wildflowers
