With autumn on the horizon, now is the time to start planning fall crops. Peas are a great option to extend the gardening season.
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Right now is the optimal time to prune your fruit trees. You want to prune during the winter while fruit trees are dormant; however, you should avoid pruning when temperatures are below freezing. The key to keeping trees looking beautiful and productive is annual pruning.
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I’m currently setting in my office looking at a dead fern on my desk. I have a talent for killing ferns. The main culprit is the dry air of winter. Here’s a guide to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made.
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Despite its association with Christmas and romantic tradition, mistletoe has a long and interesting history that extends back to ancient times.
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It's important to "make your bed" and get garden beds ready for their winter slumber. Doing some cleanup and soil work now will help you have an easier start next spring.
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With frosts and freezes, it might seem like there's no gardening left to be done. Not so! … There's even seeds that can be sown right now!
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Now that we've had some frosty mornings, there are a few things you can do to extend your blooming plants in the coming weeks.
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Fall is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean the gardening season is over. There are plenty of cool weather garden crops that can be planted right now.
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I have been gardening all winter. Fresh lettuce, kale, herbs, peas, tomatoes, and even violas freshly harvested each week.
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Get ready for The Great Valentine’s Day Rose Shortage of 2022!
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A winter storm is on the way, and it's armed with rain, ice, and snow. For those of us along the Ohio River, it looks like we're going to be getting anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch or more of ice! Here's how to prepare your landscape and your home for the incoming icepocalypse.
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I’m not a fan of winter. The cold doesn’t bother me, it’s the darkness. S.A.D., seasonal affective disorder, can have some serious effects like weight gain, tiredness, and general depression and moodiness. However, there are ways to combat its effects. Sun exposure or phototherapy is the best treatment. One of the benefits of working for a greenhouse is that it is 75 degrees and sunny every day. What about our plants? Do they need extra light too?
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