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  • The Truth About English Ivy

    July 24, 2012
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    What is English Ivy? English Ivy (scientific name: Hedera helix) is a non-native, woody vine that has been a very traditional plant to use in gardens as ground covers or climbing vines. Although it has been used for decades, English Ivy is finally becoming less used as people realize the plant is becoming a very [...]

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  • Space is the breath of air

    April 18, 2012
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    Frank Lloyd Wright. The space in your yard is just as important as the space in your home. Rooms can be created by themes and purposes outside in the yard just as they are inside allowing for a space to enjoy silence, a space that allows for entertaining guests, or a space that allows production of fruits and vegetables for use in the kitchen.

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  • Cold Crops

    March 08, 2012
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    Old crop (also called cool season) vegetables grow best in the cooler part of the growing season, in fact most cold crops appreciate a frost or two. The cool weather provides a better, almost sweetened flavor to the crop, where-as if these same crops were grown in summer they might taste bitter.

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  • Deciduous Interest

    December 05, 2011
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    Perhaps you have already purchased your winter greens, scavenged branches from local Christmas tree farms, and are looking for accents that wont cost you an arm and a leg; deciduous trees and shrubs could be your solution. Interesting colored stems could be a natural focal point for a wreath or centerpiece, contorted branches could be a great insert into your containers, and never forget the added essence of berries and nuts in your winter displays.

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  • Making the Most of Your Garden: What to Harvest and Utilize for Decorative Holiday Greens and Displays

    November 25, 2011
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    Winter is approaching rapidly but the work of the gardener is never done. Some of the most interesting aspects of your garden can be presented during the winter months. Dormancy is one of the best times to sharpen up the shears and head outdoors. The pruning of needled evergreens is best done in the late winter/early spring and definitely not advisable passed the beginning of June for many species (except for pinching), however, there is an added benefit when pruning right before the holiday season.

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