Cold weather gardening checklist: Get ahead of cold weather before it hurts your garden with this cold weather gardening checklist. Then quickly tick off these top 10 pre-freeze gardening tasks before weather causes problems for your garden and your home. If you can get to these before you start hearing that a cold snap is… Read more »
Vegetable Garden Seed Shopping
Shopping for your vegetable garden seeds lists & tips Have you started shopping for vegetable garden seeds yet? January is when garden seed supplier catalogs begin arriving. If you’re on their list, your mailbox will start looking like a food gardening library this time of year. And it’s important not to ignore the new releases… Read more »
Why Rhododendron Leaves Roll Up in Cold Weather
Wondering why rhododendron leaves roll up in cold weather? Rhododendron leaves may roll up in winter. Or, they may appear to flatten out. And, sometimes they look wilted. But, often when this happens, your shrubs are just fine. When temperatures dip below plants can’t hide inside. When temperatures plunge below freezing, garden plants have to… Read more »
Verbena Blueberry Cocktail Deliciousness!
This verbena blueberry cocktail recipe is so tasty! Whether you grow blueberries at home or visit a U-pick, this blueberry cocktail recipe is a delicious way to enjoy them. That’s because this combination makes the most of your harvest. Plus, it includes tasty garden herbs for an added flavor boost. And you can make it… Read more »
Christmas Trees – Rent Now; Plant Later
Rental Christmas trees are all the rage. Why cut and buy when rental Christmas trees are an option? In fact, if you want to rent a tree for the holidays, you’re not alone. More eco-friendly folks are looking for holiday trees to plant later or recycle after the holidays. But, unfortunately, resources for these trees… Read more »