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Native, Non-invasive Coral Honeysuckle Vine 26 Aug 2013 | 07:35 pm
Virtues: We love Lonicera sempervirens for its twining vines that bloom throughout spring into fall with whorled clusters of fiery reddish-orange trumpet-shaped honeysuckle flowers with golden centers...
Do This Before You Make a Fence or Hedge 26 Aug 2013 | 07:32 pm
Fences are great for not only barricading yards with extra security, but also a wonderful way to add a little more aesthetic charm to landscape designs. With the right fence, you can secure your yard ...
How to Corral Your Winter Squash and Melons 26 Aug 2013 | 07:28 pm
As vining plants, winter squash and melons sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. Carelessly growing out of beds and into pathways, up fences, even up other plants, they can not only hurt themsel...
Cool-Season Annuals for Fall and Winter Window Boxes 23 Aug 2013 | 06:51 pm
What are some “cool-season annuals” I can grow in my windowboxes as we head into the fall season? Answer: Beautiful, intriguing blooms are not only found in the warmer months of spring and summer. You...
German Garlic: a Pretty Allium with Nice Foliage and Flowers 21 Aug 2013 | 01:54 am
Virtues: We love German garlic for its spiraling bluish-green foliage that creates the perfect backdrop for the charming, fragrant, rounded lilac-colored flowers that bloom on top of tall stems throug...
Understanding AHS Heat Zones Versus USDA Hardiness Zones 20 Aug 2013 | 12:20 am
What are AHS zones (heat zones) as opposed to USDA Cold Hardiness Zones? Answer: Many gardeners have heard of or have read about USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Zones when scanning the ...
How to Propagate Boxwoods from Cuttings 20 Aug 2013 | 12:10 am
Whether planted as a standalone shrub or compressed together as a border, boxwoods—with lush, vivaciously green foliage—make the perfect addition to gardens. With their charming compact habit, it is n...
Keeping Up with the Vegetable Garden’s Harvest 19 Aug 2013 | 11:57 pm
Many gardeners start to feel overwhelmed this time of year, as what they are harvesting seems to want to take over their kitchens. There are a number of easy ways to deal with this wonderful problem a...
Book Review: Gardening by Cuisine 7 Aug 2013 | 06:29 pm
Gardening by Cuisine by Patti Moreno 256 pages Sterling, 2013 List price: $18.95 With the second season upon us, we get another chance to grow what we like to eat and “The Garden Girl” Patti Moreno gi...
All You Need to Know About Growing Cucumbers 7 Aug 2013 | 12:26 am
Check out this video by Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply featuring the garden’s co-owner, Patricia Boudier, about how to successfully grow cucumbers. Tricia will walk you through the growing proce...
