Jul 9, 2019 | Gardening 101
Do you like gardening in the heat? I know my father loves it. Not me. Heat is not my friend. I remember when I moved back to VA, I rented the most adorable little house. My landlord let me do whatever I wanted in the garden! One weekend my dad brought over a...
Apr 22, 2019 | Gardening 101 |
When I first started gardening I never gave composting a thought. I would plant away and hope for the best. Even when I knew better. If I had to work too hard at it – well, I just didn’t want to do it. Later, as I grew as a gardener and an adult, with a...
Apr 11, 2019 | Garden Plants, Gardening 101 |
Is it really an invasive? As with any post, I write – I do some research. Contemplating what to write next the week, I visited a blog I enjoy and read an article about plants not to have in the garden. WOW! Did this post bring a lot of comments, with...
Feb 12, 2019 | Gardening 101 |
Tips and Tricks for Starting Seeds As a gardener, several of my friends ask me for advice on starting seeds. Only problem? I don’t start seeds – I don’t have anywhere near the patience for that. When it comes to plants – I am one of those instant...
Sep 21, 2018 | Gardening 101 |
Divide perennials Fall is the best time to divide all those overgrown perennials. Dig up and separate your lilies, grasses and other perennials that are taking over the plants beside them. Feeling overwhelmed at the thought? Call in a gardening friend or...
