Photo caption: Arbors can provide a beautiful framework and vertical gardening space for pole beans, melons, or squash in food gardens or serve as a support to climbing roses and flowering vines in garden beds. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Incorporate arbors, trellises and other structures into your designs […]
With winter weather making its presence known, many outdoor enthusiasts are itching to plan their next ski trip. Before you take off on your epic ski adventure, it is important that you plan your trip wisely. Here are three ways to get the most out of your ski trip so that you enjoy your time […]
Photo caption: The Self-Watering Standing Garden’s large reservoirs maximizes the time between watering. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no plantable space to garden. Use them to make planting, […]
Photo caption: Baby tears plant (Soleirolia) is safe for pets and should be grown in brighter light conditions. Photo credit: Melinda Myers, LLC By Melinda Myers You love them both – your pets and houseplants – but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house. Reduce the risk by selecting […]
Photo caption: Self-watering planters like the Gardener’s Revolution Light Garden make it easy to successfully grow a variety of greens or other edibles indoors. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers No matter the season, size of your garden or climate, you can inject homegrown flavor into your meals. Just clear […]
Photo caption: Celano is a patio type grape tomato that produces sweet oblong fruit. Photo credit: All-America Selections By Melinda Myers We’ve all done it…gotten overzealous in spring and overplanted or planted the wrong varieties for our tastes and needs. Make this the year you plan your garden for the best return on your investment. […]
By Melinda Myers Too much of a good thing can mean death for indoor plants. Overwatering is a good example of this and a common problem for indoor gardeners. For others it’s the opposite extreme, allowing plants to go too dry. Knowing when to water your indoor plants can increase gardening success and eliminate the […]
By Melinda Myers Make every occasion special by designing and growing containers for summer holidays, weddings, anniversary parties or other special celebrations. Pick a color scheme appropriate for the occasion or a variety of colors and shapes sure to add a festive touch. Look for opportunities to include edible and flower filled planters. Set containers […]
With the highest tides at certain times of the year novice kayakers can circle Whalen Island in a stunning coastal estuary. The clear ocean water allows visitors to peer clear to the bottom and view sea creature like Dungeness Crab, Harbor Seals and Flounder flowing in with coastal tides. Varieties of Raptors and sea […]
By Melinda Myers Give your perennials a boost this fall with a topdressing of organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health, and keep vibrant perennials healthy and blooming at their best. Research found topdressing your garden with compost every year or two provides most, if not all […]
