When you create a container garden, think about using a theme that’s fun, beautiful or serves a purpose. Plants can be grouped together in any size container and are as suited to a tabletop as to a porch, deck or … Continue reading
The Benefits of Bees
Bees buzzing around your gardens and property are a good thing, and beekeeping has been gaining popularity in the New England states. Sure, it’s a hobby with sweet benefits, but it’s also a way to boost pollination, ensuring that the … Continue reading
Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponic gardening is the art and science of growing plants without soil. For hundreds of years mediums other than soil have been used with great success to grow plants. Today hydroponic trends include succulents growing vertically as living walls and … Continue reading
Build a Cold Frame
Cold frames are excellent for starting new plants early in the season and extending the growing season into early winter. Essentially a modified miniature greenhouse, cold frames may be purchased at garden centers and home improvements stores for a few … Continue reading
Make a Tabletop Water Garden
Want to add a pop of color to your home, deck or sun room? Looking for a centerpiece that lasts longer than flower bouquets? Consider making a tabletop water garden. A vase filled with aquatic plants and colorful fish makes … Continue reading
Propagate Succulents
Succulents have textures and shapes that differ from traditional house plants. Their diverse and visually interesting forms have caught the eye of plant lovers everywhere. These drought tolerant plants have found their way into the hearts and homes of even … Continue reading
Make a Miniature Terrarium
Not only are terrariums the simplest way to connect with nature and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside year round, they also make great gifts. When choosing the type of terrarium to buy or make, consider this: a miniature … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Plants
Go beyond roses this year, and give Valentine’s Day plants that will last, send a message, and are as unique and special as the recipient. Valentine’s Day was celebrated just as much — if not more — during the Victorian era … Continue reading
Learn How to Prune Houseplants
When pruning, trimming and maintaining your indoor plants, have you ever wondered how much snipping and cutting back is really necessary? Are your houseplants looking less than stellar, but you’re afraid to prune them for fear of overdoing it and … Continue reading
Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
Herbs are easily grown inside and make lovely kitchen centerpieces and windowsill plants. Small herb container gardens and topiaries are fun ways to showcase your edible plants, and you can’t beat the fragrance of fresh herbs growing inside during the … Continue reading