Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who are spending their downtime over the festive period looking for things to enhance their green space may be interested in CornerstoneYardAndGarden.com. Founded by Wyoming native Debra Yeik, the site includes a range of decorations for the garden, as well as hints and tips on specific techniques. Ms Yeik started the […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a number of December tips to help get the most out of their green space over the next 12 months. According to the Celina Record, salvias, Mexican bush sage, cigar plants and other frozen perennials should be cut back to around four or five inches from the earth […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been urged to try container gardening as it provides flexibility and can be an excellent source of gifts. According to news-journalonline.com, a class on the issue was recently held by Florida master gardener Liz Morrison at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The expert gave the news provider a number of […]
Garden and greenhouse fans who wish to attract birds to their garden have been given some advice by a Washington newspaper. Our feathered friends tend to struggle for food and water during the winter months, so this is likely to be the biggest attraction to your green space, the Wenatchee World revealed. Using an electric […]
Garden and greenhouse lovers have been advised to think carefully about what type of Christmas tree they choose and how they will deal with it after the festive period. Some opt for artificial trees, while others prefer the real thing, but the Sun News has suggested that those who opt for real specimens should either […]
If holiday gifts are on your mind, these suggestions may help with the gardening recipients on your list. Or perhaps, like me, you’ll add a few of these items to your personal wish list. Globally, gardening as a pastime is enjoying an all-time high in popularity; new gardeners sprout every day. The Curious Gardener’s Almanac […]
The hunt is on for the rare and unusual It’s the darkest time of the year, when your outdoor garden makes few demands—although you may be enjoying the plants in your greenhouse—so now is the perfect time to curl up and read catalogs. Start your armchair hunt for the next fabulous wow-factor plant to give […]
Garden and greenhouse fans making their Christmas shopping lists should think if there are any people who would appreciate a horticulture-related gift, it has been suggested. According to the Daily Press, books are always appreciated – and there have been a number of recent releases which have caught the eye. It advised that the New […]
Texas garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given some pointers for how to fill their time over the holiday period. The first task should be to get any remaining spring bulbs into the ground, although some can be planted as late as January, the Tribune suggested. New plants should be given extra hydration during any […]
American garden and greenhouse fans have been advised to look no further than their own back yard when seeking ideas for what gift to give that hard-to-buy-for person. According to the Victoria Advocate, most people have everything they want or need and a present plucked from your garden or greenhouse can make a great personal […]
A garden and greenhouse expert has urged growers to treat themselves to a horticultural gift this Christmas, noting that many of the contents of the recent Jackson & Perkins Christmas catalogue have caught her eye. Lilly Rabalais told the Town Talk that there are also a range of tools to assist elderly gardeners with weeding […]
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts Carl Hagstrom and Maria Novo have set up a website to promote growing your own fruit and vegetables. The pair believe that doing so can be a good way to look after the pennies and put healthy food on the table both during the recession and after the economy returns to […]
