Plants, soil, seasons, and the quiet magic of growing things
Photo Credit: dhgardencentre.com While there are vegetables that can still be planted outdoors, another great option is to grow indoors using hydroponics. Hydroponics is a gardening method that uses soilless mediums, requires minimal space, and consumes less water, making it suitable for both indoo
Prairie Smoke, Greum triflorum Photo Credit: University of Wyoming Extension Prairie Smoke, Geum triflorum , is also known as Old Man’s Wiskers, Purple, Avens, and Prairie Duster to name a few of its common names. It is native to Southern Canada and the northern and central United States and is in
, Panchito Manzanita, Arctostaphylos coloradoensis Photo Credit: Adams County CSU Extension Panchito Manzanita, Arctostaphylos coloradoensis , commonly known as Manzanita, is a broadleaf evergreen with pink flowers and small red berries on mature plants. This drought-tolerant and slow growing ground
Photo Credit: K. Fred Winter watering might not be the first thing on your mind, but it is crucial for keeping your garden thriving during the colder months. It is important to provide soil moisture to trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns when little to no snow cover is available. Extended dry per
Do you have lady beetles, also known as “lady bugs” in your garden? Lady beetles are a great biological method to help control pests such as aphids, scales, mites and other pest insects. They are one among many different beneficial insects that are great for the garden, such as praying mantis, lace-