Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
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Proven Health Benefits Of Gardening – Why It’s Good To Get Your Hands DirtyThere are so many health benefits of gardening for every age and ability level, it may hold the key to many of the world’s problems. Learn about the ways gardening can improve your life.
By Amy Grant
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Overwintering Plants Made Simple: Winterizing Essentials For Plants Outside And Under GlassFor many gardeners, winter is a long, cold, and dark time when plants take a rest. Make sure they're safe and cozy with this complete guide to overwintering.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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9 Wild Spice Plants To Try: Flavor-Packed Foraging To Spice Up Your LifeIf growing spices feels like a hit and miss affair, why not forage for spices growing in the wild? Here are 9 wild spice plants to add a dash of heat to your culinary exploits
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Garden Songs That Green Thumbs Will Definitely Dig – Add These 7 Tunes To Your PlaylistGrow your garden playlist with these 7 tunes for green thumbs.
By Amy Grant
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Preparing Your Garden For Winter: 9 Vital Tasks For Stronger Plants And An Easy Start In SpringThese essential fall tasks will help your garden endure winter’s challenges, and enable you to get a headstart on the next growing season.
By Melanie Griffiths
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7 Wild Greens For Fresh Foraged Salads – A Delicious Supplement To Your Kitchen GardenFar from being surplus, foraged greens can be a delectable addition to your garden growing adventures. Here are some key wild greens worthy of a nutritional feast
By Amy Grant
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Foraging For Beginners: Everything You Need To Know To Get StartedIt’s vitally important to be knowledgeable about what you’re gathering and when foraging, since it could mean the difference between life and death.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plant Migration Moving North As Climates Change – What It Means For GardenersPlant migration is a real thing. Entire species of plants migrate, most often in response to climate change. Here's how and why they do it.
By Amy Grant
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Act Now For Garden Pest Prevention Next Year: Tips For A Problem-Free Garden Next SpringIt’s never too soon to be thinking about ways to tackle next year’s pests! Here are the golden rules for garden pest prevention that you can follow right now
By Teo Spengler
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5 Plastic Products To Avoid In Your Garden – And How You Can Embrace Plastic ReductionThe less plastic we use, the healthier our planet will be. Here are some big plastic gardening products to avoid, plus some alternatives.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is An Extension Office? Access A Wealth Of Local Gardening KnowledgeLearn from true garden experts in your local community. These specialists can provide answers to even your toughest questions.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Nectary? Where To Find Them And Why They Matter To WildlifeA nectary is a vital part of many flowering plants that attracts pollinators and benefits everybody.
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Perennials To Cut Back In August For A Late Flush Of FlowersTrim, chop, or deadhead these flowering perennial plants this month, and they will reward you with one last burst of color to take you to fall.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants: 8 Safe Garden BeautiesThese beautiful native alternatives to invasive plants not only look better than non-native species but are better for your local ecosystem, too!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In SummerHigh summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.
By Amy Grant

