Marie's Gardening Blog

My notion of a raised bed has always been building up the planting bed by a foot or two. I like raised beds because they let the soil heat ... Read More

Good question. The answer will vary, depending on other conditions like temperature, whether it's morning or afternoon sun and even the plant's temperament. But here are some generally ... Read More

Garden design is a personal thing. While there are many elements to good garden design, they are guidelines rather than rigid rules. One of the easiest and most ... Read More

Whether you'll be pruning roses, raking leaves or hauling potted plants indoors, fall garden chores can really tax your back muscles. We all know bending, twisting and lifting give ... Read More

Organic Gardening is sponsoring an Acre Makeover Sweepstakes where one lucky gardener will win a garden consultation from Organic Gardening editor Scott Meyer, plus $500 in garden accessories (hand tools, ... Read More

Holly trees and bushes are a versatile group of plants. We sometimes forget all about them, until we see them featured in Christmas decorations. But holly is a ... Read More

If you can't get away this fall, take a virtual weekend getaway to The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, England, courtesy of Armchair Travel Co Ltd. This ... Read More

It's not too late to plant spring blooming bulbs. If you can still dig in the soil, you can still plant. Don't be put off spring bloomers just ... Read More

Container gardening makes it possible for anyone to have a great garden. All obstacles - lack of space, shade, poor soil, animals - can be overcome with a container ... Read More

Most of us are too busy working in our gardens during the summer to think about taking many pictures. It has to be a special surprise for us to ... Read More

Summer vacation is over for most of our houseplants. Moving back indoors means a change in light, temperature and humidity. And there's no escape from white flies, fungus ... Read More

There's been a lot of excitement in England recently with the introduction of two new Elderberries. Sure, elderberries are great shrubs. But what made these introductions so exciting ... Read More

Take a break from fall garden cleanup and have some fun bringing a bit of the garden indoors. Here are some craft ideas to brighten your table, door, wall ... Read More

You can usually spot the avid gardener by the collection of plants, still in their nursery pots, sitting at the edge of the driveway. Somehow spring turns into fall, ... Read More

It's about time for the onslaught of gardening catalogs, which always gives rise to big dreams about next year's garden. Sit back and take some inspiration from David Beaulieu's ... Read More

While October signals the end of the northern gardening season, there is no rest for the weary in warmer climes. I'm not crazy showing a picture of strawberries here. ... Read More

We all know the health benefits we derive from working in our gardens. The mail order company, Dutch Gardens, is joining the fight against breast cancer by selling 'Survivor ... Read More

No matter where you live, October can be one of the busiest months in the garden. Whether you're gearing up for a second season or putting your garden to ... Read More

"Occasional drama is what you want in an herbaceous border, to wake up the sleepy hordes of daisies and well-bred bellflowers." Anna Pavord, The New Kitchen Garden, DK Publishing, ... Read More

Bittersweet berries have long been a favorite fall decoration, peeking out of wreaths, centerpieces and all sorts of holiday arrangements. There are actually several plants with the common name ... Read More