_ HobbiesPlanting And Enjoying A Hummingbird Garden By Jane Farrell articleWhether you are making some late additions to your gardens or planning for the future, include some hummingbird-favorite plants. Select … Read More→
_ HobbiesKeep Plants Thriving Despite the Heat of Summer By Sondra Forsyth articleLast year’s record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrow Easy-Care, Colorful Mandevillas By Jane Farrell articleBold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens. Train them onto a trellis, … Read More→
_ HobbiesDesign a Deer-Resistant Garden Without the Fence By Sondra Forsyth articleDeer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrowing Easy-Care Aloe Vera, Nature’s Burn Ointment By Sondra Forsyth articleGrow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat … Read More→
_ HobbiesGive the Gift of Preserving the Garden’s Harvest By Sondra Forsyth articleGive a gift that helps your favorite gardeners enjoy the flavors of their garden well past the end of the … Read More→
_ HobbiesFall Care of Perennials By Sondra Forsyth articleAs you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before … Read More→
_ HobbiesForcing Spring Flowering Bulbs into Bloom By Sondra Forsyth articleBrighten your indoor décor, patio, deck, or balcony by forcing a few spring flowering bulbs into bloom. Just plant, give them a … Read More→
_ HobbiesBoost Your Indoor Garden’s Beauty By Sondra Forsyth articleWhether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, … Read More→
_ Hobbies HobbiesPlant Alliums This Fall to Add Variety and Beauty to Your Garden By Sondra Forsyth articleTake your garden to new heights with alliums. This ornamental member of the onion family provides welcome color as spring … Read More→
_ HobbiesColorful Mums for Fall Gardens and Containers By Sondra Forsyth articleAdd a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite … Read More→
_ HobbiesCreative Ways to Enjoy Pansies This Fall By Sondra Forsyth articlePansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers … Read More→
_ HobbiesWinning Perennials for Your Garden By Sondra Forsyth articleAfter a busy summer of vacations, BBQ’s, and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall … Read More→
_ HobbiesCreate Works of Art with Flowers By Sondra Forsyth articlePreserve a few memories of this summer’s garden or create gifts to share with family and friends. Pounding flowers onto … Read More→
_ HobbiesHarvest, Store and Preserve Herbs from the Garden By Sondra Forsyth articleKeep enjoying your homegrown herbs all year round. Harvest throughout the growing season and include them in garden-fresh meals. Then … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrowing Tomatoes in Pots By Sondra Forsyth articleKeep garden-fresh tomatoes close at hand this season. Grow one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front … Read More→
_ HobbiesSustainable Water Use in the Landscape By Sondra Forsyth articleNo matter where you live, the conservation and wise use of water in our gardens and landscapes is important. Sustainable … Read More→
_ HobbiesComposting Directly in the Garden By Sondra Forsyth articleDon’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the … Read More→