Gardening And The Moon

Whether you simply like the moonlight shining upon your garden, or a specific garden for such nights, or the old lore of gardening by phases of the moon, you might be interested in a little moon lore. gardening by the moon moon garden flowers moon month names CURRENT MOON lunar phase Gardening by the Moon Based upon the gravitational pull of the moon, the ebb and flow of...
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Pruning Lavender

I found this very helpful video on pruning lavender and giving it a good start in your garden. Enjoy! Thin it out with judicious pruning within the plant- lavenders like air! Need the plant profile with basic information on growing lavender? See the Lavender...
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Tracy DiSabato-Aust Videos

Tracy DiSabato-Aust is one of my favorite authors, she also has a growing online presence and such an endearing manner which you will see in her videos. She is from Ohio, and although a world class garden author, her information is especially beneficial to those of us gardening here in the Midwest. I missed my opportunity to see one of her lectures, but hope to remedy that another time. Anyone...
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Selecting A Tree -Explained

I came across some excellent resources to guide a homeowner in selecting trees for their landscape. It occurred to me that the terms might be confusing to someone who wasn’t experienced in gardening, and thought I add in my own two cents to the conversation. The first resource is Northern Gardening’s article,“Selecting the Right Tree for Your Home Landscape“, by Terry...
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In Quest of the Good Garden

In passing, a friend mentioned setting up a Kitchen Garden with some raised beds, but having some trouble with raising plants from seed. The factors mentioned: late start, clay soil, perhaps (inferred) a new garden. I realized that in starting a new garden area, or in following basic directions for creating a garden, there are so many fine points that go unmentioned. Not intentionally, but...
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Who Are The Good Bugs?

Who are the good bugs? find out about praying mantis, Tachinid flies, Assassin Bugs, and minute pirate bugs.
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