One of the most asked questions of gardening experts and county extension agents is “What is this plant?” For example, do you know what type of plant is pictured above? (See below for the answer.) Whether it is a flower, tree, or weed, many people do not know the names of plants. This is especially [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Perennial Flower Identification
Posted in Flowers, Plant Identification, tagged flower identification, perennial flower identification, Plant Identification on February 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
How to Build an Indoor Herb Garden
Posted in Herbs, Indoor Gardening, tagged herb garden, Herbs, indoor herb garden on February 19, 2008 | No Comments »
Have you ever wished for fresh herbs in the winter? Or, how about just some aromatic plants to brighten your home? Growing herbs indoors is not as hard as it may seem. In fact, you could produce enough herbs indoors to have fresh material to cook with every week.
I know of three easy methods that [...]
How To Double Dig A Garden
Posted in Garden Prep, tagged double dig garden, garden preparation, garden soil on February 18, 2008 | No Comments »
Have you noticed poor growth in your garden? Do you walk constantly over the soil? Are you planning to turn an area of sod into a garden?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, your garden soil may be compacted and need to be loosened. Your garden may benefit from a practice called double-digging. [...]
