When people see mushrooms in the garden, they worry. No need. Mushrooms are very beneficial in breaking down mulch or added compost so that it’s …
Garden About to Emerge
Everything this week went from late spring to the beginning of summer buds….this next week should be exciting, but until then……
Harvesting Lettuce
It’s time and there are three ways to harvest your greens: Take leaves off the outside edge Remove the entire plant and break off the …
Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
With a wet spring comes the possibility of standing water and baby mosquitoes, get prepared. Make sure all areas where water collects after a …
Planting Tomatoes
Most of you have probably gotten your tomatoes in the ground during one of our little warm spells. I just put mine in this weekend, …
Butterfly Garden
This weekend I spotted two friendly floating insects in the yard. I think they were both Eastern Tiger. Butterflies have good taste in beautiful plants, …
Build a Worm Tower
Compost easily in your garden. Take a look at Ecofilms’ Permaculture Garden Worm Tower! And thanks to Apartment Therapy for posting this!
Beautiful Plants of the Day
The late tulips are in their prime, allium are flowering, and the salad mix is ready for eating!
Edible Pansy
The first time I ate a pansy was in a lollipop when I was young. High in vitamin C, give them a try in one …
The Bonsai Show (like “The Bozo Show”), love them both!
7th Annual Spring Bonsai Show May 21 -22, 2011 A newer tradition for the Midwest Bonsai Society is their Spring Show. Displays of member trees …