Tomatoes are a familiar feature in most kitchens and any meal. Whether appearing in their native form in a salad, or turned into a puree, soup or ketchup, the fruit is a easy to take for granted. But rather than always heading down the shops to buy them, many people might be keen to grow […]
Greenhouse growing offers a very diverse range of advantages to green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals alike. The very fact that it is a controlled environment means that the individual is able to grow a much wider range of produce than would usually be the case, as they are not as in thrall to climate conditions. […]
Winter looks like it is finally getting itself behind us as climate conditions start to improve and flowers start to bloom in time for spring. This is a wonderful time of year to be a gardening enthusiast, as it is when there is suddenly a great deal more to do after the colder season – […]
Gardening is a very rich pastime that has a lot to offer the patient individual – regardless of whether they are a green-fingered enthusiast or seasoned professional. Indeed, there are so many techniques to bear in mind that it can be difficult to really get a firm grasp of what is the best way to […]
After the cold winter season, green-fingered enthusiasts and gardening professionals alike are undoubtedly going to be very welcoming to the concept of getting back to work outdoors as the spring starts to make its presence felt. However, before flowers really start to bloom as the season gets into full swing, there are some really important […]
Spring is a delightful time of year to be a gardener. Everyone loves to see green areas come back to life after the downtime of the winter season, but it can be particularly satisfying for those whose hobby or profession is to maintain plant life. Indeed, the first flowers of the season should be starting […]
Greenhouse planting can be a delightful experience, as it offers the gardener a near-total degree of control over the environment conditions that their plants are subject to. This means that it is possible to grow a much more diverse variety of species out of season, as well as in environments that are not necessarily native […]
In Hyde Park, New York, where the Vanderbilt Mansion and the homes of Eleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt welcome thousands of tourists each year, visitors usually focus upon the grander chapters of American history. This story, however, is a quiet one that takes place in the backyard of one of F. D. R.’s neighbors. As […]
Designing a fabulous winter garden seems entirely appropriate for Northwest Garden Nursery owners, Marietta and Ernie O’Byrne. After all, they are the developers of the Winter Jewels® Hellebore Collection. With many plants dormant, the hardy surprises in their Oregon display garden stand out. So this month, I talked with Marietta about what design elements and […]
On the last night of January it was 3 degrees below zero. Just 24 hours earlier, we had a soaking rainstorm, fog and flooding. The day before that it was 60 degrees. This sort of thing is more or less normal for Chicago; the only thing that would be abnormal in a Midwestern winter would […]
