_ 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→
_ HobbiesManaging Garden Pests with Pollinators in Mind By Sondra Forsyth articleEvery garden season is filled with beautiful and tasty surprises along with a few challenges. One challenge gardeners face each … Read More→
_ HobbiesEnjoy Your Garden After Dark with Landscape Lighting By Sondra Forsyth articleEnjoy your garden and landscape once the sun sets with strategically placed and attractive landscape lighting. Select the best type … Read More→
_ HobbiesUse Rain Barrels to Capture Rainwater By Sondra Forsyth articlePut rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to … Read More→
_ HobbiesIncrease Your Perennial Garden’s Beauty This Spring By Sondra Forsyth articleGive your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a … Read More→
_ HobbiesEnlist Nature’s Help for Managing Garden Pests By Sondra Forsyth articlePut away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting … Read More→
_ HobbiesTake a Color-Themed Approach for More Attractive Arrangements By Sondra Forsyth articleGrowing dahlias is a must for anyone who loves cutting and arranging flowers. But there are hundreds of beautiful dahlia … Read More→
_ HobbiesVertical Gardening Maximizes Beauty and Harvest By Sondra Forsyth articleGo vertical to expand your outdoor gardening space, create privacy and add beauty to bare walls and fences. This centuries-old … Read More→
HobbiesBring a Bit of Spring Indoors By Sondra Forsyth articleMany gardeners are busy pruning shrubs to remove winter damage, control the size, or provide a bit of shaping before … Read More→
HobbiesBoost Your Garden’s Harvest While Reducing Pest Problems By Sondra Forsyth articleBoost this year’s harvest and reduce pest problems with less effort, while being kind to the environment. Employ row covers, … Read More→
HobbiesFrom Seed to Bouquet - Grow Your Own Flowers for Cutting By Sondra Forsyth articleYou don’t need a lot of space or a big budget to grow and enjoy garden-fresh bouquets. Just fill a … Read More→
_ HobbiesSave Money and Boost Seed Starting Success By Sondra Forsyth articleBoost your success, save money, and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, … Read More→