Archive for August, 2008

Gardening Definitions- Learn the Basics

August 19th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening

If you are a new green thumb, then you need to define some basic terms before you roll up your sleeves and get out into the garden! Read on for some definitions that will put you “in the know” about gardening.
Annuals- Annuals are plants that grow from seed to flower and seed again the following [...]

Selecting a Garden Hose

August 12th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening

When it comes to a garden hose, any old thing will not do! If your hose is old, then it is probably very twisted, hard or tangled up. It is time to get a new one. If you bought a cheap one, then it will not last very long. So again, it is time to [...]

Growing Strawberries for the Apartment Dweller

August 5th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti

Just because you live in an apartment does not mean that you cannot grow your favorite fruit- strawberries! Strawberries are very simple to grow and easily can be grown in a pot. They are winter hardy perennial plants that will thrive as long as they are planted in well drained, fertile soil that is exposed [...]

A Tribute to the Compost Pile

August 1st, 2008 – 9:45 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Landscaping

Although they are not the most aesthetically pleasing aspect of a yard, compost piles are much more than outdoor garbage disposals. Not only do they reduce waste by recycling yard and kitchen scraps, compost piles also act as excellent sources of nutrients for growing healthy plants. They are relatively easy to maintain, and a compost [...]