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Springtime is pea time in the vegetable garden. Thereג€™s nothing like the taste of freshly picked English, snap, or snow peas. Although peas are grown mostly for their flavor, now these edible delights can be grown for their beauty, too. … Continue reading →

Adequate soil moisture helps plants resist cold damage. Also, moist soil absorbs more solar radiation than dry soil. This stored warmth will radiate out during the night. Combined with a cover over the plant, it can make a small but … Continue reading →

Garden Associations are a great way to learn and teach about gardening.ֲ  They also help gardeners socialize with like minded people.ֲ  I am a member of the National Gardening Association. Check out their website. http://www.garden.org/home

Garden Furniture is a great way to add some class to your garden. In addition you can use the furniture to enjoy your hard work and spend some extra time in the garden.

While DNA splicing may seem futuristic, gardeners have been doing it for years (although a bit more naturally).ֲ  Every gardener has favorite plants they rely on and grow every year, but we all like to try something new once in … Continue reading →

Design can be easier when you can take in the whole picture at once. It takes less plants to make a dramatic effect. Gardeners get to know every space and plant in a small garden. Any plant that is out … Continue reading →

Most plants benefit from some sort of regular pruning and maintenance. The trick is in know when to prune what. A great many flowering and fruiting plants prefer to be pruned while they are dormant, in late winter through early … Continue reading →

Pete’s Pond Page is the best place to start if you are thinking of adding a pond.ֲ  I have done it before and the outcome is very rewarding.ֲ  If you are willing to do all the work yourself the project … Continue reading →

Here is a great article by Marie Iannotti, which goes in depth into spring gardening by region. Garden Tips for the Beginning of Spring March is a guessing game in the garden. Will it warm up soon? Will it stay … Continue reading →

Get started gardening earlier this year by growing your own lettuce.ֲ  Lettuce is one of the earliest vegetables you can plant. The seed won’t germinate if the ground is excessively cold and damp, but young seedlings can be put out … Continue reading →