Best Begonias Combine Beauty and Easy Care On a recent visit to Texas, I got lucky at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (www.fwbg.com). I had the good fortune to tour the Begonia Bank’s collection of rare and endangered plants. Affable begonia curator Deborah Garrett explained that their mission is to preserve begonias from around the […]
Despite juggling the demands of a busy military and political life, it seems that George Washington enjoyed his time in the garden, particularly in his greenhouse. The Upper Garden at Mount Vernon was first designed and built in 1763. Then, fifteen years later, he added a greenhouse, and two long, low buildings that were designed […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the Sequim area of Washington state are set to benefit from the advice of a horticultural expert. According to the Sequim Gazette, Washington State University-certified master gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green is set to hold a clinic next month. The expert will host the event on November 9th at the Clallam County […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US should take a more organic and sustainable approach to their activities, it has been claimed. According to the Crossville Chronicle, growers can often get lazy and turn to chemicals to make life easier. It noted that shoppers often opt for perfect looking apples that have been sprayed up […]
Older Americans have been given some money-saving tips to help them cope with the cost-cutting measures being implemented by the government in response to the recent financial downturn. According to USNews.com, group gardening can be an excellent way to look after the pennies, as it shares the cost, effort and benefits between a number of […]
According to the Times-Standard, a tapestry of such plants can be perfect for a variety of reasons, such as attracting butterflies and bees. They are also easy to grow as well as being drought tolerant and good pollinators, with a sunny patch of lightly cultivated, weed-free soil being all you need. Weeding is the key […]
Winter is on its way and garden and greenhouse owners face a race to get their green spaces up to scratch before Jack Frost makes an appearance. According to News Register, there are a number of tasks to keep growers busy, including transplanting, garden cleanup, mulching, plant division, weeding, mowing, draining irrigation systems and fertilising. […]
With 2011 just a few short months away, now is the time to start thinking about spring by preparing the soil. According to the Petoskey News, growers should use their autumn downtime to take sample, which can then be assessed by an expert for approximately $15. This will give them an idea of which additives […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to save seeds for next year should know that having the correct storage is the key to their success. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, getting this right can significantly boost your chances of a plentiful 2011 crop. Hybrid vegetable seeds should not be kept, the newspaper advised, but […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts looking to start a vegetable plot can still get their produce into the ground, despite the fact that it is now autumn. According to the Miami Herald, growers in some areas can take advantage of the temperate weather to get seedlings into the ground. It noted that older, larger seedlings may […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Kansas have been given tips on how to make their outdoor space aesthetically pleasing in autumn. According to the Daily Press, growers should make the most of containers by creating a tapestry of fall colours on porches, patios and among the evergreens. It spoke to Ball Horticultural business manager Joan […]
A new blog is to offer garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in the New England area hints on keeping their green space tip-top. Designed to cater for the state's climate and soil types, the Mahoney's Garden Centres blog will be packed with advice over the colder months and into the new year. It recently published a […]
