Archive for January, 2008
February Gardening Tips
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008February may well be the toughest gardening month. Thank goodness it’s short. Spring may be just around the corner but I always worry about the last cold snap. I feel that February can often be the coldest month. Here are some vegetable tips for outdoor gardens in February.
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Gardening Road Trip
Friday, January 25th, 2008January is a good month for a road trip. I was just in Montreal and I found winter gardening heaven. The Montréal Botanical Garden, the second largest horticultural garden in the world, is just a short hop over the border into Canada.
The botanical gardens has 10 exhibition greenhouses are lush with plants–about 36,000–representing natives of […]
Snowy Gardens
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Snow is a mixed blessing in the garden. Fluffy and light, freshly fallen snow is an excellent insulator. Its millions of tiny air pockets hold warmth in the soil around snow-covered plants. When frigid weather comes after a heavy snowfall, the snow cover may save many plants of borderline hardiness. On the aesthetic side, snow […]
How to deal with Brown Leaves
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Brown leaf edges develop on some potted tropical plants when grown indoors. To keep these plants looking their best, use sharp scissors and trim away dried portions of leaves, following the natural shape of the leaves. I like to trim only when I see the brown developing
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Grow Vegetables for Your Tastes
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Previously I wrote about growing vegetables indoors in the winter. Here are a few ideas for the gourmet readers who want to add some tasty veggies to their recipes.
Instead of buying a seed packet combination at a premium price, create a culinary theme garden yourself by carefully selecting seeds for the cuisine you […]
Maintaining Your Tools This Winter
Sunday, January 6th, 2008If you have some time this winter, paint the handles of garden tools red or orange. This will preserve the wood and make the tools easier to locate next summer when you lay them down in the garden or on the lawn.
To clean crusty clay pots, soak them in vinegar to help remove salt deposits. […]
My Favorite Ferns
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008Just because it is wintertime doesn’t mean that the gardening has to stop. One of the best indoor plants is the fern. Here are the three best indoor ferns and their characteristics. Most ferns will thrive indoors because they do not need direct sun light. I love ferns because they require minimal […]
