Subscribe via RSSFebruary is the month in which we celebrate Valentine’s Day. A day when women all over the country receive sweet treats and beautiful bouquets; and what flower is mainly gifted on that day? Why it is none other the rose of course and in celebration of the romantic rose I will offer up some folklore [...]
How long does a monarch live? Monarchs live for about 2 weeks but the last generation of the year live much longer as they hibernate and live 6-8 months until the following Spring. What’s the monarch’s life cycle? Monarch butterfly begins its life from… egg to caterpillar, chrysalis and finally a butterfly. It grows inside [...]
What is Freshly Brewed Compost Tea? FRESH compost tea is a brewed compost mixture aerated to bring it alive, it will begin working immediately to feed and balance your plants and soil. What Can You Use the Tea For? All plants, gardens, trees and shrub areas that you want to bring life to the soil! [...]
Don’t rush the garden! You wake up one morning and smell the fresh air, you can hear the birds chirping and feel the sun’s warm rays heating up the day. It’s always tempting to go out early when we get a couple of nice spring days, and plant frost tender seedlings. Fight the temptation to [...]
It’s time to renovate old tired soil!! January is the time to start working in compost and amendments to make your soil ready for Spring gardening. There are several kinds of compost but all should be should be worked in the top 4 to 6 inches. Remember to never work wet soil. Instead, wait for [...]
Summer is right around the corner but that shouldn’t stop you from spicing up your garden. Summer annuals are a great option for adding instant color without being too concern about the heat. Try the following annuals available and make your garden stand out!! Cosmos: This summer annual tolerates the drought, our poor soil & [...]
Ingredients ½ c sour cream ½ c ricotta cheese ½ c fresh herbs; a mix any of the following: chives tarragon rosemary basil thyme sage dill 1 clove garlic ½ t freshly ground black pepper Directions Mix sour cream & ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Finely mince the herbs and garlic and stir into [...]
Hydrogen Peroxide Revive your plants: As hydrogen peroxide breaks down, it releases oxygen that can help a plant’s root development, reverse root rot, and even deter pests. Mix 1 oz. hydrogen peroxide into 1 quart of water for regular watering and misting. Starting seeds: Soak seeds overnight in a solution of 1 oz. hydrogen peroxide [...]
Topdressing the lawn is the process of adding a fine layer of ‘home mixed quality soil’ to the lawn surface. Top dressing benefits the lawn as it builds up the quality of the soil over a period of time. Sandy soils will be able to retain moisture better, and so the lawn will be more [...]
Add mulch to your landscaping or garden to: Prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation. Reduce the growth of weeds. Keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Prevent soil splashing, stops erosion. Prevent crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil. [...]