The Impatient Gardener
One answer to this troubled economy: “Staycations”!
The downturn in the economy has created a surge in the phenomenon known as Staycations, where people opt to stay home instead of spending money on expensive vacations in other cities. In an effort to tighten financial belts in response to an era of vast uncertainty about the future, people are seeing the wisdom in spending their limited resources on entertaining themselves at home.
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Beginner's Luck
Container Gardening Tips for Newbies»
Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colorful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials.
Grow It Native!
It’s Hot HOT HOT!»
What can be found to bring a little joy during the dog days of summer? Remember the birds!! Remember those native plants!! With those things in mind, you should be reaping the joys of early Spring or Winter labor. When it’s too hot to sit out in the garden or the bugs chase you inside to safety, you can still enjoy the outdoors.
Lessons from Granddaddy
Musing about childhood memories…»
I’ve been in love with gardening ever since I can remember. At my Granddaddy’s side I got my first taste of growing veggies, fruit, flowers- if we could plant it, we did! He had me helping out from about the age of 3.
Tool Box
Use Trenchfoot to get a grip on things»
Ever notice how you have to step on one side or the other of your spade or shovel as you dig? Seems a bit off balance, doesn’t it? This heavy-duty, no-slip footpad replaces the narrow, off-center strip of rolled metal you usually use to push the blade into the soil.
Garden Planning
Mark the Date!»
Keep your garden up to date with these suggestions from Walter Reeves!
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USDA Zone Map
USDA Zone Map»
It’s imperative that you know your specific gardening zone so that you’ll know what plants work well where you live. The Hardiness Zones are based on the average minimum temperatures for each zone. Many factors, such as sun, wind, snow cover or rainfall in your mini climate can also affect the minimum temperatures in your area as presented by this map.
