Newsletter Correction - Free Plants
Wednesday February 29, 2012
In today's newsletter the Reader's Tip was for a company called Freeplants.net. The reader who sent in the tip seemed pleased with the company and several of you have written ... Read More
Indoor Pest Patrol
Wednesday February 29, 2012
This is about the time that I start getting really lazy about watering my houseplants. I have seedlings in the basement, I'm starting to play outdoors and the last thing ... Read More
Hedging My Bet on Peas
Tuesday February 28, 2012
Peas seem to be popular in magazines this month and this may be the 1st year when I really can plant my peas on St. Patrick's Day. (Oh dear, I ... Read More
Second Guessing Summer Drought Tolerant Perennials
Monday February 27, 2012
Since we've had a very mild winter, everyone here is paranoid about having a hot dry summer. As with most areas, we've had prolonged periods of drought before, so we ... Read More
Put Worms to Work Composting
Saturday February 25, 2012
I'm pretty comfortable with muddy shoes, grass stained knees and sharing my yard with assorted bugs, but I've always shied away from worm composting. I think I just didn't want ... Read More
Forcing Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs
Thursday February 23, 2012
I've heard the cherry trees have already started to bloom in Washington D.C. and my own daffodils have buds, so I can't complain about being tired of winter. But I ... Read More
Vote for the 2012 Readers' Choice Gardening Awards!
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening blogs, catalogs, magazines and books. We've narrowed down the nominations to ... Read More
These Snowdrops I'm Happy to See.
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Isn't it wonderful when a great plant pops up in your yard and you have no idea how it got there? I have no memory of planting snowdrops (Galanthus), but ... Read More
No Fruit on Your Fruit Tree, Again?
Wednesday February 22, 2012
They say the story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree is just folklore, but I like to use holidays to remind me of when to do seasonal upkeep. ... Read More
Red Mulch and Tomatoes
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Red plastic mulch was getting a lot of positive press for awhile, but you don't hear much about it lately. Supposedly it helps tomato plants set more fruits and ... Read More
Vote for Best New Gardening Book
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening book published in 2010 or later. We've narrowed down the nominations ... Read More
Vote for the Best Gardening Catalog
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening catalog for seeds and plants. We've narrowed down the nominations to ... Read More
Vote for the Best Garden Blog
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening blogs. We've narrowed down the nominations to the top 5 and ... Read More
Vote for the Best Classic Gardening Book
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening book published before 2010. We've narrowed down the nominations to the ... Read More
Vote for the Best Gardening Magazine
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012
For the past few weeks, we've asked our readers to nominate their favorite gardening magazine. We've narrowed down the nominations to the top 5 and ... Read More
A Recycled Landscape
Thursday February 16, 2012
Recycling has always been a Big To-Do in the garden. From compost to garden "art", we waste nothing. A friend of former Budget Decorating Guide, Pamela Cole Harris, ... Read More
How Much Should You Plant?
Wednesday February 15, 2012
I am firmly in the "How could you possibly have enough, let alone too much?" camp, when it comes to growing most vegetables. This is perhaps not the wisest way ... Read More
Caring For Your Valentine's Day Flowers
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Cut flowers look so beautiful in their wrapping that they can be intimidating. I'm sure we've all had rose buds that drooped the day after we put them into ... Read More
Waking Up Your Roses
Monday February 13, 2012
The weather has kept all of us guessing this winter. What fun. It's been unusually sunny and snow-free in my area and I've been taking advantage of the weather ... Read More
Oops, Did You Forget to Plant the Bulbs!
Sunday February 12, 2012
The emails have started. It seems some of us never got around to planted our spring bulbs. We've all done it at some time; bought bulbs, but never planted them ... Read More
Summer Blues Blue Flowers for the Garden
Saturday February 11, 2012
I have a thing for blue. Maybe it's because I don't look terrific wearing it. I will plant any flower that comes close to a true blue. Very often I'm ... Read More
The Language of Flowers Be Careful What You Say
Friday February 10, 2012
Has Valentine's Day panic set in? Before you rush out to order the typical dozen roses, give some thought to expressing yourself more creatively with flowers. How ... Read More
Final Call for the 2012 About.com Gardening Readers' Choice Awards
Thursday February 9, 2012
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 About.com Gardening Readers' Choice Awards is Wednesday, February 15th. Get your favorites in the competition.
Best Garden Blog
Best Classic Gardening Book
Best New ... Read More
Bark for Winter Interest
Wednesday February 8, 2012
I'm still waiting for the chance to take a great shot of my red twig dogwood against the snow. The first year I planted them they were covered with ... Read More
Blue-Eyed Daisies
Tuesday February 7, 2012
You have to wonder what goes through the minds of the folks that name plants. Osteospermum? Really? It doesn't help to learn that it's some Latin/Greek combination for bone seed. ... Read More
Gardening on the Dark Side
Monday February 6, 2012
Sooner or later we all venture into the dark side of gardening - pests search and destroy. I think I'm more tolerant of problems on my flowers than my vegetables ... Read More
Why is My Rosemary So Dry?
Sunday February 5, 2012
If you brought your rosemary plant inside for the winter, here's my mid-winter reminder to check on it. It's about time for your plant to either start drying out or ... Read More
Seed Starting in 10 Steps
Saturday February 4, 2012
Seed starting isn't rocket science, yet we've all have our triumphs and disappointments. Here are some tips and basics to give you the advantage when starting your garden seeds ... Read More
Best Garden Photo of 2011
Friday February 3, 2012
The votes are all in and "Dew Kissed Rose" was the run away winner of Best Gardening Photo of 2011. Congratulations, Jerry! Congratulations to all our 2011 Photo Challenge Winners ... Read More
Phil Says 6 More Weeks of Winter, But...
Thursday February 2, 2012
Phil has spoken and in true groundhog fashion, it's not good news for gardeners. Phil saw his shadow and retreated into his burrow for another 6 weeks of winter. ... Read More
February in the Garden Regional Gardening Tips
Wednesday February 1, 2012
February is the toughest month in the garden. Usually it's just the gardeners in warm climates don't know what to expect from the weather. This year nature is teasing ... Read More