Did you know that winter is the best time to plant hardy fruit trees? Planting from mid Dec through February, when fruit trees are dormant, is less stressful for trees and helps to reduce transplant shock. This time period also gives roots the time it needs to develop...
We talk a lot about fall being a terrific time for planting trees, shrubs and woody perennials, but fall also gives perennial herbs a head start and there are plenty of annual herbs that thrive in cooler temperatures. If you haven’t grown herbs, make this season the...
Thank you for joining us for the latest Happy Gardener. Today we’re bringing you a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to fruit and pecan trees the month of September. Hopefully you have been keeping these trees well-watered through the brutal summer; extra...
Before diving into our discussion of fall and winter veggies and how and when you should grow them, I’d like to offer up a timely gardening PSA. Don’t delay prepping the soil in your garden beds. This is the single most important garden task you can do to increase...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has compiled a list of plants that are deemed non toxic if dogs were to consume. I’ve pulled out 10 herbs from the list and am highlighting their flavors and a few uses for each. Spring is a...
Tomatoes are one of our favorite things to grow in spring; but they sure do come with their fair share of pests. If you know what you’re looking for ahead of time you can stop these pests in their tracks before they inflict too much damage. Early...
