Seven Terrific Tomato Tips
Who doesn’t love those ripe, sweet/tart fruits fresh from the vine? Here are seven terrific tips to help you grow your best-ever tomatoes. Continue Reading
Gardening Resources, FAQs & DIY
Pop-Up Accelerator From Gardener’s Supply: Product Review
If you’re the impatient type like me, or just want to get heat-loving plants off to an early start, this is something to consider. It collapses flat for storage, is sturdy enough not to tear, and keeps tender plants protected from cold and wind. Continue Reading
May Gardening Tips
Each month, there’s so much that could be done in the garden that it’s hard to know what must be done. So I’ve broken the May gardening tasks into three categories. If you only have time for a few things, focus on the ‘Must Do’ tasks. Add in the ‘Should Do’ and ‘Nice to Do’ tasks as time allows. Continue Reading
Spring Irrigation System Check-Up
Now that spring has finally arrived, it's time to take a close look at your irrigation system to make sure that it's fully functional. Don't wait until hot, dry weather arrives to find out that you have a problem! A thorough inspection and run-through of your irrigation system now will save time, money, and headaches associated with hidden system malfunctions. Continue Reading
Seeding Square: Product Review
The Seeding Square, from Contour Creations Inc, is well-designed, easy to use, and comes with plenty of helpful information to make gardening simple. It's great for adults of all ages and kids will love it. Continue Reading
Botanical Interests Seed Sprouter: Product Review
If you are a seed sprouting connoisseur, you'll want to read our review of the Seed Sprouter by Botanical Interests. It's a much more scientific method for sprouting seeds than the jar method, easy to use, and produces tasty greens that are safe to eat. Continue Reading
Gardening Tips for November & December
In November & December the weather starts to get colder, ice and snow start, and the garden is put to bed … Here are the must-dos, should-dos, and nice-to-dos in the zone 6 garden. Practical advice that's easy to follow! Continue Reading
Preventing Fall Frost Damage in the Garden
As fall progresses, many gardeners find that they still have fruit or vegetables ripening in the garden, or plants still in bloom, and would like to extend the growing season as long as possible - or at least avoid having plants damaged or killed by frost. Here are some things you can do to protect your plants from frost damage. Continue Reading
Gardening Tips for September
In September the weather starts to moderate a little and with the cooler temperatures comes a renewed desire to get out in the garden … Here are the must-dos, should-dos, and nice-to-dos in the zone 6 garden. Practical advice that's easy to follow! Continue Reading
Twelve Smart Watering Practices
More than 50% of our water consumption takes place in our gardens. Here are 12 smart watering practices to save water with the benefit of stronger plants, less maintenance, lower water bills and decreased demand on natural resources. Continue Reading
August Gardening Tips
August is a tough month for gardeners—it’s hot, humid, and dry, not much is in bloom, and insect pests abound. We could sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor, but there’s still work to be done… Here are the must-dos, should-dos, and nice-to-dos in the zone 6 garden. Practical advice that's easy to follow! Continue Reading
Soil Testing for the Home Gardener
Why should I test my soil? Soil testing takes the guesswork out of keeping your soil in optimum condition for plant growth and development. Soil testing is inexpensive when compared to investments in your plants, amendments, time, and effort. A basic soil test assesses the levels of major plant nutrients, soil pH, and micronutrients in […] Continue Reading
Composting: Resources and Tips for Making Great Compost
Did You Know? Home composting can divert an average of 700 lbs. of material per household per year from the waste stream. Yard and food wastes make up approximately 30% of the waste stream in the United States. Composting most of these waste streams would reduce the amount of Municipal Solid Waste requiring disposal by […] Continue Reading
Best Sources to Buy Gardening Tools Online
There are so many choices when it comes to buying gardening tools online. How do you know if the company is reputable? Will they ship on time? What about Customer Support and returns? Do they offer a good range of quality products? We’ve taken the guess-work out of buying online by providing a list of […] Continue Reading
Dual-Batch Compost Tumbler from Gardener’s Supply: Product Review
This tumbling composter is made from recycled black polypropylene with steel legs. It’s lightweight but sturdy and takes up much less space than two traditional compost bins would. Each of the two bins turns independently of the other and holds about 3 cubic feet. It’s a nice design but there are some things to be aware of when making compost with it. Continue Reading