Have you ever thought of adding a water feature or pond to your backyard? There are several ways you can go with this, from a small waterfall or basin water feature, to a larger dug pond, or anything in between. Ponds add a focal point, and they can be a very interesting part of your […]
How To Participate in a Plant Swap
Do you know how to participate in a plant swap? Have you ever participated in one in your area? If you haven’t you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to trade some of the flowers, herbs and plants that are taking over your garden (or at least you have an abundance of), for some […]
Worms, Garbage, and the Organic Garden
In recent years people have become increasingly aware of the chemicals used to produce our food, and many are finally starting to fight back by purchasing organic, and using organic production methods in their own gardens. How can you grow your own garden organically? Here are three things you can do to get a good […]
What Type Of Garden Should You Grow?
What type of garden should you grow? Now is a great time to determine the layouts of your upcoming gardens. With your seed catalogs in hand, sit down and decide what you will plant where, and what you will move, divide, or dig out. Do you need to start a new garden or two? Start […]
Getting A Jump On Spring Gardening
It’s almost March, can you feel the warm breezes of summer yet? Here are a couple things you can start working on in the next couple weeks to prepare your garden for those warm summer months: 1. Prepare new beds, or beef up existing beds by adding mulch and organic matter to work in when […]
