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
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE BARK ON SOME TREES? This blog is about moss, lichens, exfoliating bark, and the crape myrtle bark scale—all four common characteristics of tree bark. EXFOLIATING BARK Exfoliating bark on certain trees refers to a natural process where the trees shed their outer bark in layers. In doing so, it exposes … 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
WHAT DO THEY DO FOR OUR SOIL AND OUR PLANTS A couple of weeks ago, I conducted our free educational seminar on watering. Those who stopped by the table to talk about watering had great questions. One question that was asked a couple of times was about perlite and vermiculite. One customer asked about what … 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
HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTED GARDENING TASKS THAT SHOULD BE DONE THIS MONTH August is a great month to get organized about what you want to do for your lawn or landscape by September. For this reason, August is sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to Fall.” Before going any further, let’s review July. We are … 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
WHY HUMMINGBIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND BEES COME TO MY SMALL GARDEN My wife and I moved to our current home over six years ago. We downsized, and our garden areas are downsized as well. But that doesn’t stop me from planting a variety of native perennials that are pollinator-friendly. A small space may be more challenging. … 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
Many people love hanging baskets. They love hanging them on the porch, patio, in their gardens, around their pool. There are hundreds of varieties of hanging baskets, so there is a basket for any location. Since mid-April, we have sold thousands of hanging baskets. Blooming hanging baskets are a staple for adding color. Although they … Read more
