Seasonal
Organic Insect & Disease Control
My philosophy is “ do no harm’. I teach you to rely on a well balanced organic program that includes depending on beneficial insects and companion planting to keep you garden free of all damage. If you feel that your garden is without a natural population of ladybugs and lace wings then I recommend that [...]
Garden Maintenance Schedule for February and March
*Apply [Powdered] Corn Gluten Meal at 20 lbs per 1000 sq feet to your lawn and bed area (after it is cleaned up) to control broad leaf weeds—if this is a concern. ( This year you may have already done this) Always remember that whatever else you are putting down ( soil, compost, mulch etc)–the [...]
Valentine’s Project – Tootsie Roll Flowers
I had to share this fun easy ( I just made 10) valentine craft with you-check it out–This would work anytime you need a fun bouquet for the table or a single flower to give . You just need one piece of tissue paper ( what ever color you want to make the flower) and one tootsie [...]
Question of the Week: Winter Pruning
Question of the week — How far back do I prune my knock out roses and the salvia greggi for the winter? Also, the plant behind my pond I believe is a papyrus plant…. do I need to trim that back too? how about my grasses-should I cut them now? Here is the best answer that [...]
Great Ideas For Keeping The Birds In your Gardens Happy and Healthy
Years ago I purchased a book written by Ann Bradshaw called the Backyard Diner Cookbook and have used and enjoyed it often. The book was being sold to raise money for the On The Wing Again Foundation-a bird rescue and rehabilitation organization.( I can not- at this time find a way to reach Ann or [...]
Holiday Decorating with Materials from your Garden
Why run to the grocery store or florist when it’s time to decorate—how about going out into your garden? ( much less stress then Garden Ridge) With a pair of clippers and a little imagination you’ll find a lot of decorating material for your table, your vases, your tree— even your packages. Simple and lovely [...]
