Has the crisp fall weather got you thinking about autumnal decorating? There’s no need to spend money on store bought decorations when you may have the materials in your garden already. You can even pick up a few fall items from your neighborhood garden center such as Wagners to support local this fall season. The… Read More
We all get a bit spoiled during the summer months when we go outdoors and grab handfuls of fresh herbs when we are cooking. Some of the summer abundance might be dried or frozen for winter use, but nothing beats the taste of freshly harvested herbs growing indoors for winter use. As an added bonus… Read More
Did you get past April Fool’s Day without a major trick or joke played on you? I didn’t but I had a lot of fun in the process. I had a big surprise birthday celebration that lasted for two days! I felt like a Queen! April is the time to think about the vegetable garden. … Read More
Here is a new idea that maybe you hadn’t thought about. Pair alyssum with lettuce! Why? New research by USDA Agricultural Research Service has discovered that alyssum helps to control pest problems when planted near lettuce. It’s particularly effective to control aphids. Alyssum attracts a beneficial insect, the hoverfly. They lay eggs nearby, once hatched they… Read More
Have a few extra herbs this season? Make herbal teas! They are tasty and good for you. Start by steeping 3 teaspoons of fresh herbs in one cup of boiling water for five or ten minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the tea. After that, just strain and drink! Unique Benefits of Herbal Brews:… Read More
As gardeners, we enjoy the fruits of our labors in many ways – especially when we get to eat them. On that note, it’s time to start planting your early spring veggies. Even if it’s your first time this season, growing your own veggies is easy and you literally get to eat the benefits. A… Read More
