Tired of Roses for Your Valentine? Try Something D...

       It’s that time of year again when all of us who are in a relationship become fixated on palpably parading our affections; Valentine’s Day should be a celebration of our love, and whether we’re celebrating our sweethearts, our spouses, our parents, or our friends, the gift of a floral plant is not only long-lasting, it also demonstrates a little creativity on our part. Red hearts of chocolates and...

Things to do When it’s too Miserable Outside...

By Tamara Galbraith So, the weekend comes, you’ve got a Gardening To-Do List as long as your arm…and the weather is miserable. Fortunately for gardeners, there’s always a side project waiting–or an inside chore that needs doing. Here are ten ways to pass the time if you can’t spend it outside gardening: 1. Clean your tools: First, use a stiff brush to remove excess dirt, then scrub off rust...

Get Ahead! Start Your Seeds Inside.

A great way to shake off the winter blues and get a jump on spring is to start plants from seed indoors. It’s not only fun and easy to do but also rewarding, since it allows home gardeners the opportunity to grow plant varieties that may not be available from local plant growers. The opportunities are endless with many unique varieties of flowers, vegetables, and even ornamental vines available in seed form. To get...

Plan Your Rose Garden Now

Winter is a good time to plan your rose garden. Perhaps your garden isn’t properly zoned, and you have roses, heavy water users, growing next to drought-resistant plants. Winter is a good time for moving roses to a better spot. Prepare new beds now; dig up the roses and move them while they are dormant (if you still have some late blooms, wait). During dormancy is also the best time to prune. Despite the demands of...