Spring is in the Air!

I’m always excited this time of year as a few warm winter days remind me that spring is not far away! We recently participated in our local flower show which was a great success and lots of fun…

March 15, 2013 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: Customer Meadows, Spring, spring planting, wildflowers · Posted in: Wildflowers

Container-Perfect Plants!

Gardening in a small space does not mean small impact! There is a wonderful variety of Perennial Plants and Summer-Blooming Bulbs that thrive in containers, creating a huge statement in any space, big or small.

March 4, 2013 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: city gardening, containers, Perennials, small-space gardens, spring planting, Summer Blooms, urban landscaping · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials

Re-Blooming Fun: New Bearded Irises

Anyone who has grown Bearded Iris can’t seem to get enough of them. Their ruffled blooms create an elegant statement in almost any garden and the re-bloomers do what every gardener dreams of – put on a show twice in one season. We all love the classic Bearded Irises that have been around for years, but it is always exciting to try a new twist on an old favorite.

December 20, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: bearded iris, iris, new, re-blooming iris, spring planting · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials

Reflecting on Fall: How Did Your Garden Grow?

After you have finished all of your fall planting, it is always a great idea to reflect on your garden from the past season and evaluate how everything did. I like to take “inventory” of everything I planted in the spring and summer and keep a garden journal with their progress. It is important to note what did well and what may not have met your expectations. For those plants that grew, bloomed, and wowed – make note to plant more next spring.

December 7, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: allium, choosing plants, daffodils, fall planting, garden planning, planting, planting fall and spring, spring planting, tulips · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Wildflowers