Holiday Blooms From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, millions of houseplants are used as gifts and decorations just to be dumped when holiday cleanup commences. That’s a nice boost to growers and sellers of poinsettias, Christmas cacti, amaryllis, paperwhites, Norfolk Island pines, rosemary, citrus and numerous lesser-used gift plants. As a thrifty gardener who really… Read More
Learn the Tips and Tricks to Make Fresh Trees Last Are you getting a fresh Christmas tree this year? Follow these tips and tricks to keep them looking good until the big day. Here’s a roundup or articles we wrote for HGTV that will guide you on how to select the perfect tree, how to… Read More
Gardeners aren’t supposed to care about having nice hands. They care about the well being of their plants more. Plus, getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels, which is good for your brain and emotional health. For me, getting my hands dirty is normal because I hate wearing gloves. Garden… Read More
This post was sponsored by WD-40® Company, although the content, ideas and presentation is my own. Take Care of Your Tools Good tools get the job done efficiently and they’re made to last. They can also be a bit more pricey than their competition. Worn, dull or rusty tools, on the other hand, are difficult… Read More
Not Enough Cucumbers This is one of the most frustrating things about gardening: waiting. We planted about about 9 pickling cucumber plants this year. They have been flowering for a few weeks now, but I can not get more than 3 or so pounds at a time. Up until this week, I have been able… Read More