BertJan 311 minHow to Grow GarlicHave you ever thought of trying to grow your own garlic? First, pick a garden space in full sun with well-drained slightly acid soil....
BertJan 262 minStarting seeds indoorsIt is so exciting for children and adults to start seeds early inside. A sunny south facing window sill will do. A seed heating pad to...
BertSep 9, 20212 minHow to divide Perennials Dividing perennials Large clumps of perennials may be divided in spring or fall. It is most important that division takes place when the...
BertAug 25, 20212 minHow to plan for fall cropsPlanting root crops in the fall. Carrots, beets, parsnips, and radishes are some root crops that can be grown in the fall in South...
BertJul 24, 20213 min6 Common Garden pests and how to get rid of them!Most of us are familiar with the Japanese Beetle, a common pest of roses and many other garden plants. These beetles have a green head...
BertJun 30, 20212 minGarden Design series: "What to plant where" - FlowersFLOWERS require more maintenance than trees and shrubs. But the colors available make it worth it all. Prepare the soil by adding compost...
BertJun 16, 20213 minGarden design: What to Plant Where? Trees and then shrubs!!Start with trees as they can define spaces and fill spaces. They will have the most impact on your landscape and are the most permanent...
BertJan 28, 20211 minMaking Coleus for next summerLast summer I tried some coleus in my partly shady window boxes. They performed so well I took cuttings in the late summer and grew them...
BertDec 26, 20201 minDIY Holiday GreeneryThis video shows how and what kind of greenery to collect to display for the holiday season. #gardeningtips #gardeningblog...
BertMar 4, 20191 min5 tips to Create a Garden Path1. Decide on a starting place and a destination. The starting point can be accented with bollards, plantings, or perhaps a light 2. ...