by Happy Gardener | Aug 28, 2023 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Vegetables, Winter Garden
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...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 10, 2023 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Summer Garden
Not that I can do anything about it, but I am sorry this summer has been so brutal. Gardening is, I can’t believe I’m going to say this….not fun right now! We’ve reminded you to take care of yourself in the heat. We’ve offered up plants...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 3, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Trees & Shrubs, Winter Garden
You probably have heard by now that fall and early winter is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, and woody perennials. You have, right? If I’m doing my job right, you have. What I also want to share is that November and December are also a great time to do any...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 20, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, News & Events, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Anybody have trouble growing marigolds in the heat of summers or even late spring sometimes? I’m raising my hand here. It doesn’t seem to matter how I take care of them; in the early part of the year, my marigolds just say no! They seem to open their doors...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 13, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Can you feel it? Windows open in the morning, a sweet scent in the air? Fall is rolling in. Our first true cool front is expected after this weekend and you can bet all our workers at Rainbow Gardens are looking forward to the cooler temperatures. Know what else is...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 4, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Morning is my favorite time to walk through the nurseries at Rainbow Gardens. The gorgeous sunshine (not yet hot) streams through the plants and creates an ethereal atmosphere. In the pleasing morning weather, I can forget about the heat and drought of summer and be...
