When it comes to adding a big splash of color to your patio, porch, or landscape, think ornamental peppers! That’s right, ornamental peppers! These plants have exploded in popularity the last 5 years, and are being used now to create incredible hanging baskets and planters! Many gardeners are finding out that they are the perfect choice for a …
So what is your favorite garden tool? A trusty weeding hoe? Maybe a favorite shovel or rake? Perhaps i’s an old tool passed down a few generations from grandma or grandpa? One thing is for sure, gardeners love their tools! And when we received Trisha Smith’s email about her favorite, we loved it so much …
Today’s article comes to us from Jeff who lives just outside of Evansville, Indiana, and it’s all about growing sweet corn! We absolutely loved Jeff’s story about growing up in a garden-crazy neighborhood, and how he is now carrying on the traditions of a home garden like his parents and grandparents did. we especially love …
When we received this week’s garden tip article from Stacy Sulinger, it made us long for the taste of a fresh homemade blackberry pie. Or perhaps a scoop of vanilla ice cream with fresh raspberries draped over the top! Both blackberries and raspberries are members of the bramble family, and are a fantastic perennial crop …
Is there anything better than homemade maple syrup on a stack of pancakes? Today’s garden tip article is all about creating the delectable treat made simply from the humble maple tree. It comes to us from West Virginia’s Chris Feick. The making of homemade maple syrup is certainly a bit labor intensive. But as Chris …