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
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
Make a Miniature Bird Bath Garden for Indoor Beauty
By Chris McLaughlin
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
Best Gift Ideas for the Home Gardener
By Heather Solos
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.
Many gardeners {read more}
By Heather Solos
Over-Wintering Tender Flower Bulbs
By Chris McLaughlin
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
Using Your Garden Journal to Plan a Better Garden
By Chris McLaughlin
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
Improve Curb Appeal With Fall Gardening Tips
By Kelly Kinkaid
With it’s homey feel and warm colored foliage, fall is one of the prime times in which a home’s curb appeal can really sparkle. To get the best curb appeal for your home in the fall all of the steps you need can be divided into two categories: Fall {read more}
By Kelly Kinkaid
How to Plant a Potted Rose Bush
By Chris McLaughlin
Planting a container-grown rose bush is easy to do as long as you’re capable of digging a hole. If you’re not up to the task, have a helper do the digging for you. Before getting started, do a little research on the rose that you purchased. {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin
Birth Month Flowers and Their Meanings
By Chris McLaughlin
Historically, people have used the natural world as symbols to communicate to their feelings or intentions towards others. Flowers in particular, were a popular way to send messages to friends, family, and would-be lovers. Although symbolic associations {read more}
By Chris McLaughlin
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