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Keeping little gardeners busy in winter
December 7, 2009 There still might be a few thick and bitter kale leaves in the vegetable garden and the pansies might be trying to hang on even after their second bloom last fall, but what do little hands do when... more »»
Going green when world is gray
November 30, 2009 When I look out my window, I have to laugh because one of the first things I see is a near perfectly round shrub with the name “Mr. Bowling Ball. more »»
Cattails pretty and useful, too
November 23, 2009 During my drive to and from different communites within the county, I have the pleasure of seeing what grows along the roadsides and in the ditches. more »»
Gifts for your favorite gardener
November 16, 2009 If you think it’s too early to start holiday shopping, take a look around. Stores have been putting out their holiday displays even before Hallowee. more »»
Potpourri naturally scents your home
November 6, 2009 I don’t care what anyone says, potpourri has not gone out of fashion. more »»
Growing the perfect pumpkin pie
November 2, 2009 I wasn’t on a mission to make the best pumpkin pie ever. I was on a mission to grow pumpkins. The pie came later, when I realized I would have to do something with all that fruit. more »»
Finding ways to live with beetles
October 26, 2009 ‘‘There are spiders on the ceiling,’’ I said to my husband a few days ago. ‘‘Kill them.’’ It might sound harsh, and I really don’t mind spiders, except when they bite me. more »»
Neglected violets don’t thrive
October 19, 2009 We’ve heard it a million times. That houseplant we have so much trouble growing most likely died because we gave it too much attention. more »»
Get going on growing own fruits
October 12, 2009 I don’t know what kind of apples they were, but the tree that grew in my backyard when I was young had the best tasting apples in the world. more »»
Staying enthused about veggies
October 2, 2009 Fall is officially here, although as of this writing, we still haven’t had our first frost. more »»
Suffering through tomato season
September 28, 2009 It is almost with relief that tomato season has finally ended in northeast Ohio. It was roug. more »»
New vegetables for next year
September 21, 2009 A couple of weeks ago I wrote about perennial flowers named All America Selections by the National Garden Bureau. more »»
Learn about animal care
September 21, 2009 A presentation and question and answer session to discuss the ANIMAL WELFARE CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. more »»
The truth about tulips and bulbs
September 14, 2009 You may think it is too early to think about spring gardens, but think of it as the holiday season for gardens and that might make it a little easier. more »»
Hardy mums worth the wait
September 7, 2009 If the sun had fallen into my front yard and displayed its brilliance at the side of my doorstep, it would resemble the mound of yellow chrysanthemum that used to grow there. more »»
All-American Selections announced
September 1, 2009 This time of year a standout perennial plant in my garden is Gaillardia, also known as Blanket Flower. more »»
All-American Selections announced
August 31, 2009 This time of year a standout perennial plant in my garden is Gaillardia, also known as Blanket Flower. more »»
Preserving herbs for winter
August 24, 2009 A bottle of dried oregano or basil leaves can cost a pretty penny in the grocery store. more »»
Plants don’t read gardening books
August 17, 2009 Multitudes of gardening books have been written on every imaginable topic when it comes to gardening. But plants don’t read the books. more »» 
Garden Guests
August 12, 2009 It’s true we didn’t have our usual mid-summer heat in July, but August looks to be catching up on what we’ve missed. more »» |
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