I love spending time outdoors, but I despise mosquitos and gnats. I don’t want to kill all of the bugs; bats and birds need to eat. I just want to keep them away while we are are enjoying the backyard. Enter in the mosquito repellent plants! While these have not kept all of the …
Whether you are shopping for Christmas or any other celebration, these gifts for gardeners are sure to be a hit! As a gardener, I always have a wish list of things that I would like for myself – various books and magazines, certain plants I want to grow, and tools I need to make the …
Last year, we had our first successful garlic harvest. This week, I am breaking apart two heads of garlic to replant, and so that we will have another harvest this coming summer. It’s the perfect crop to get started in your fall garden! Garlic cloves are the individual bulbs that when planted will each become …
I haven’t been into gardening as much in the last few months as I usually am. I have been dealing with a lot of health issues and they have completely zapped my energy, so I’ve done as little as possible. Thankfully, gardeners have a lot of optimism. We always believe in a better tomorrow. We …
One of the most perfect roses in my garden. By Memorial Day weekend, most gardeners in our area are harvesting their first spring crops. Strawberries, lettuce, spinach, spring onions, and even peas are starting to come in. Well, they are for some people. My garden isn’t quite there yet. Since contemplating listing the house for …
