Gardening

Roses can do more than grace our landscapes and floral designs. Like its cousins the apple, pear, peach and cherry, roses produce a fruit. Rose Hips are a valuable source of vitamin C, containing as much as 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. They are also an excellent antioxidant.   Growing Roses for Hips…

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden late in the season, growing asters is a great choice. These hardy perennials bloom from late summer through fall, providing nectar when many other flowers have finished.  Asters are easy to grow and are excellent for supporting butterflies and other pollinators in your butterfly garden. You’ll…

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, growing creeping phlox is an easy and beautiful way to do it.  Creeping phlox produces colorful blooms that butterflies love, making your garden a lively spot full of pollinators.  This low-growing plant also spreads quickly, creating a colorful carpet that looks great and supports wildlife. Creeping…

When it comes to growing tomatoes, pruning is an essential task that can help improve the overall health of the plant and increase your harvest.   Pruning involves removing the suckers and excess foliage from the plant, which can help improve air circulation and sunlight penetration. This, in turn, can reduce the risk of disease…

If you’re a home gardener who loves growing grapes, you know that pruning is an essential part of the process. Learning how to prune grapes helps to control the growth of your grape vines, encourages fruit production, and keeps your plants healthy.   But if you’re new to pruning grapes, it can be a daunting…