Planting Vegetable Garden Seeds
By Chris McLaughlin on February 9, 2012 6:25 am
Photo by EraPhernalia Vintage
February may sound like a typical winter month. buy for vegetables gardeners, it’s a month of beginnings. Gardeners that happen to grow food know that this month is prime for starting vegetable seeds indoors in anticipation {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on February 9, 2012 6:25 am
Heirloom Seeds: Should Open-Pollinated Plants be Part of Your Garden?
By Chris McLaughlin on January 23, 2012 8:02 am
Photo by Mercedesfromtheeitghties
The first thing you need to know about heirloom or heritage plants is that they’re always open-pollinated. This means that the seeds from that plant’s fruit can be saved, replanted and the resulting plant {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on January 23, 2012 8:02 am
Planning Your Spring Garden: Using Flowers for Color
By Chris McLaughlin on January 9, 2012 7:09 am
Photo by kckellner
The impact that color has on the senses is undeniable. Color affects the mood of the garden, and affects the people who view it. Many of us are working with gardens on the smaller side. But, color principles are basically the same; {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on January 9, 2012 7:09 am
DIY Seed and Plant Markers for the Garden
By Chris McLaughlin on December 19, 2011 5:56 am
Photo by Renee’s Garden
There are as many ways to create seed and plant markers as there are gardeners. Basic techniques such as Popsicle sticks or names painted on rocks are one of the easiest ways to go. But my favorite way to label seeds in {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on December 19, 2011 5:56 am
Creative Container Displays for Forcing Bulbs Indoors
By Chris McLaughlin on December 12, 2011 8:31 am
Photo by The Bitten Word
As the coldest months of the year set in, the growing season is considered either behind us or ahead of us. Either way, our landscapes look naked after the flowers of spring, summer, and fall hang their dresses up for the winter. {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on December 12, 2011 8:31 am
DIY Soda Bottle Terrarium for Kids
By Chris McLaughlin on November 28, 2011 5:45 am
Here’s a garden craft that’s perfect for kids even smack dab in the middle of winter! Because it’s hand’s on, crafty, and imaginative, this project is always a hit with my 4H kids. It also just happens to introduce a mini-science {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on November 28, 2011 5:45 am
Make a Miniature Bird Bath Garden for Indoor Beauty
By Chris McLaughlin on November 14, 2011 8:05 am
Photo by Sumtinelse
This indoor miniature garden project is one of the easiest you’ll ever put together as well as one of the prettiest and most interesting. Once you have the materials together, it’ll take just a couple of minutes to bring {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on November 14, 2011 8:05 am
Best Gift Ideas for the Home Gardener
By Heather Solos on November 7, 2011 10:11 am
Does someone in your life have a green thumb? Are you looking to find the best gift ideas for the home gardener in your life? Here are some great holiday gift ideas for the person in your life who just can’t wait to dig in the dirt.
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By Heather Solos on November 7, 2011 10:11 am
Over-Wintering Tender Flower Bulbs
By Chris McLaughlin on October 24, 2011 5:20 am
Photo Credit:msahades
Generally speaking, the term “bulb” is tossed around loosely, which is okay with me and most other gardeners. Still, there’s some merit in at least knowing what we’re referring to when we talk about planting {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on October 24, 2011 5:20 am
Using Your Garden Journal to Plan a Better Garden
By Chris McLaughlin on October 17, 2011 6:45 am
Every winter I end up suggesting somewhere or another that January is a great time to start a garden journal or notebook to record everything during the entire primary growing season. The new year is an obvious place to start one not only because it’s {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin on October 17, 2011 6:45 am
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