Saving heirloom vegetable seeds for next year’s garden
: The disease-resistant Abe Lincoln heirloom tomato was introduced in Illinois in 1923. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com Be a part of history...
Beautify and expand your indoor garden
Trimming with a sharp houseplant pruners or micro snips will improve a houseplant’s growth habit and size. Courtesy Corona Tools....
Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings
Hugelkultur, or mound gardening, takes the lasagna gardening method one step further with a bottom layer of logs, branches and...
Plant this fall for beautiful spring bouquets
A bouquet consisting of unique daffodil varieties found in one of Longfield Gardens’ daffodil bulb collections. Courtesy Longfield-Gardens.com This fall...
‘Bee’ friendly to your lawn
Boost the bee and pollinator appeal of your lawn by incorporating a microclover, like this, found to attract and support...
Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden
Lay flat-faced flowers, like these Shasta daisies, face down on a flat surface to dry. Photograph by Melinda Myers. Fall...
Freshen up your late season gardens and containers with strawflowers
Peachy Keen, Pink and White Granvia strawflowers combine nicely, creating a colorful container garden.Courtesy Suntory Flowers. As summer is winding...
Annual flowers that take the heat
Discover heat-tolerant annuals like zinnias, celosia, angelonias, mandevilla, and cupheas to keep your garden vibrant even in high summer temperatures....
Throwing shade in the best possible way
Shade trees can cool your home, lower energy bills, and make outdoor spaces more comfortable. Learn how to choose and...
