This past Monday was the Autumnal Equinox—the first day of fall for the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the first day of Spring. From now until December 21 (the Winter Solstice), each day will be approximately two minutes shorter. This is the Perfect Time to Plant Spring Bulbs But there is something you … Read more
Successful gardening, like many things in life, starts with a moment of thought. When you bring a new plant home, it helps to pause and ask three key questions: 1. What kind of plant is it? When you buy a new plant, you first want to identify what kind of plant it is. If it … Read more
Fall is NOT the ideal time to do many things in your garden; however, there are a few important things you can do. We do not want to feed our indoor plants during the winter when days are short and sunlight is at its weakest. Right now, on the other hand, you do have time … Read more
Yesterday was Labor Day. Do you know how Labor Day came to be? The first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City in 1882. A proposal by the Central Labor Union suggested that a parade take place to show “the strength and spirit de corps of the trade and labor organizations.” This was to … Read more
Here are some fun facts about the food we eat every day. How many do you know about? Fun Facts About Food The largest cabbage ever recorded weighed 138 pounds. Carrots were originally purple and were used as a symbol of the Dutch Royal family in the 17th century. Yams and sweet potatoes are NOT … Read more
End of Summer Worklist Correct Watering Don’t just splash a little water around every day or two. Plants prefer a good, deep watering every few days. This also encourages their roots to grow deeper. Use either a soaker hose or a good deep watering with a regular hose. Try not to get water on the … Read more
Grab yourself a comfortable chair in your garden, grab a handful of fresh produce from your garden to snack on, and get ready for the heavenly show! What show? Glad you asked. Perseid Meteor Show – Coming To The Sky Near You The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is coming in just a few days! According to NASA meteor expert Bill … Read more
Did you know that August is National Peach Month? Here are a few interesting facts about peaches. Peach Facts By The Numbers China is the world’s largest producer of peaches, where they are considered a symbol of fertility and longevity, followed by Italy, then the United States. The three largest peach-producing states here are California, … Read more
It’s the end of July, and we’re trying to stay on top of caring for our summer garden. But now is also the time to think about your fall garden. How to Plan Your Fall Plantings Consider what you want to plant and locate the seeds for them. At this point, there’s no point in … Read more
So, what should you be doing with your houseplants this summer? Whether they are indoors or you moved them outside, plants are responding to the much longer days and brighter light by actively growing. The first thing you should do is feed your plants. Why Feed Your Plants Now During the winter, with short days … Read more
