It’s May, and that means the count down is on for berries this summer. Gooseberries, blueberries, currants, and strawberries are starting to bloom and get ready for some delicious fruit. Here are a few tips to make sure your berries thrive this season.
Gooseberries: These are easy to care for, but they take quite a long time between planting and harvest. Make sure your plant is getting enough water and some sun, although a little shade is ok as well. Birds love the early gooseberries, so consider using something to scare them away to protect your berries.
Strawberries: Strawberries need a
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Growing Celery
by T Akery May 11th, 2012 | Gardening, Vegetables
Celery is one of those aromatic vegetables. A lot of people like this vegetable in leafy salads, tuna salads, and chicken salads. It is also converted into a salt for use in some cocktails. Soups benefit from this addition, and it is one of the main ingredients for homemade chicken soup. The leaves can be eaten as well.
Depending on where you live, celery is either a fall/winter crop or a summer crop. The main reason is that celery prefers cooler weather to grow. It is considered a cold weather crop, but it won't withstand continual freezing temperatures. This means
Depending on where you live, celery is either a fall/winter crop or a summer crop. The main reason is that celery prefers cooler weather to grow. It is considered a cold weather crop, but it won't withstand continual freezing temperatures. This means
An Ergonomic Shovel
by Jessica B. May 10th, 2012 | Garden Gotta Haves
Earlier this week I started having strange sensations in my right leg. It felt like my leg was on fire, but there was no actual burn. The problem? I had spent the weekend doing heavy duty digging in a new section of my garden, turning over soil and clearing out a lot of weeds. Apparently, my sciatic nerve was reacting to the strain. Now, I am only in my early thirties, far too early to complain about my sciatica, so I went to the gardening store, and I bought a new ergonomic shovel. I chose one with an adjustable
Adding Climbing Ivy
by Jessica B. May 9th, 2012 | Landscaping
Climbing ivy may remind you of regal university buildings and old victorian mansions, but a touch of ivy can breathe new life into many a fading house façade. Ivy changes beautifully with the seasons, bringing rich greens and later bright reds to a house or fence. Here are a few tips to choosing and caring for climbing plants in your yard.
Ivy is often considered more of a pest than an aid, but there are many practical uses for ivy in today’s landscaping. If you have sloping or shady areas on your property, ivy thrives. While there is a risk
Ivy is often considered more of a pest than an aid, but there are many practical uses for ivy in today’s landscaping. If you have sloping or shady areas on your property, ivy thrives. While there is a risk
Colorful Container Gardens
by Anna P. May 8th, 2012 | Container Gardening, Flowers
Flowers are beautiful. They also make it wonderfully affordable to decorate your home (or garden) on a budget. This season, let the bold and vibrant colors of spring inspire you! Here are just a few fabulous ideas to start your colorful garden now.
Rose
You will be hard-pressed to find a prettier and more fragrant flower than the rose. They also come in a wide variety of colors including red, pink, yellow, cream, coral, purple, and more. Roses are easy to plant, and they are a favorable choice to grow in pots as long as you have the right soil and
Rose
You will be hard-pressed to find a prettier and more fragrant flower than the rose. They also come in a wide variety of colors including red, pink, yellow, cream, coral, purple, and more. Roses are easy to plant, and they are a favorable choice to grow in pots as long as you have the right soil and