Important Fall Planting Techniques, written 1 month ago, Are you planning to plant some new trees or shrubs this fall? Perhaps some Red Maples to add some fall color, or maybe a Crape Myrtle or two for spring time flowers? It's a great idea. Fall is the second best time to plant in the year, and tho...

Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum', written 5 hours ago, I like Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'. But I love it when it first emerges and when it starts to die back.

SNOWED UNDER!, written 1 week ago, Don't panic!!!.....no we've not had snow yet here in Great Cornard.......though we did have our first FROST last night. I admit at the moment I've relented and put the gas fire on for a while.....Actually I'm snowed under with reading and writing up notes. I can't ...

The Monday Mystery, written 18 hours ago, Can you solve the Monday mystery photo?Is it a plant? food? a craft project? something to wear? a garden critter?Leave me a comment if you know what this first Monday mystery photo is about. I'll post the answer in a day or two.

Improving the Square Foot Garden, written 2 days ago, "Homely Homer" Tomatoes, originally uploaded by espeedy123. My fall tomatoes are going strong and starting to ripen. They are doing considerably better than my summer ones did. I imagine it's because I chose better varieties, and becaus...

The joy of genes ... illustrated!, written 1 week ago, Patient readers who have put up with me banging on about gene segregation and F2 hybrids ... here's a little photo sequence from one of my breeding projects to show the process in action. I hope this will be a lot more interesting and meaningful...

Held hostage by cats and plants, tickled by roadside weeds, I'm the resident dork at Girl Gone Gardening.

Halloween Decor - NOT for the Squeamish, written 3 days ago, Call me chicken but when properly decked out, certain homes during Halloween scare the be-jesus out of me! I think it is all the years of being raised Catholic, has me trained to jump at shadows. Check out the spooky Halloween decor from G...

John Greenlee Event: Sacramento, written 7 hours ago, (Photo from greenleenursery.com)The California chapter of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is hosting The California Lawn Revolution, a seminar and plant sale by renowned ornamental grass expert John Greenlee. When? Satu...

Stroll on through my garden and you can see pictures of flowers, trees, herbs, with scientific names, classification, and various information which students may find it useful for their science projects!

Finally......, written 4 days ago, - New Hair Do - Stitching Gear - Suitcase Packed - Camera Charged - Plane Ticket All Done Well, that must be about it. I am off to Melbourne bright and early tomorrow and can't wait. I will let you know how the wonderful "Stitch-In" at Glen Harrow with th...

Tips and hints for houseplants, container plants and more. An amateur gardener shares what he's learned as he learns it.

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My Garlic is coming up in my herb garden. I'd..., written 6 days ago, My Garlic is coming up in my herb garden. I'd actually forgotten that I'd planted it and then while I was pulling a few weeds from around the herbs I noticed that it was poking its head up.

Caring for Trees: Watering, Feeding, and Pruning for Success, written 9 hours ago, By: Joe Cline Word Count: 528 What's the one thing that makes a yard? It's not size; it's not grass; it's not flowers , garden gnomes, walkways or outdoor accessories. It's trees. Everyone loves trees; everyone wants ...

News, articles, and announcements from Matsu Bonsai. Perfect for the bonsai amateur and professional.

In 2006, we had a new barn built and the process wrecked havoc on our garden. We’re determined to make our yard even better than before and to do it in less than 20 minutes a day. Watch as we recreate an organic urban yard in less time than a sit-com.

Border Bearded Iris 'WHOOP 'EM UP', written 5 hours ago, .First Border Bearded Iris flowering for the season and its good to see it starts with a Variegata one of my favourite colourationsIn 1981 WHOOP 'EM UP was awarded The Knowlton Medal ,the highest award reserved exclusively for Border Bearded I...

Early sweet potato harvest, written 3 days ago, In an effort to beat the bugs, the sweet potato harvest has been brought forward. Three fifths have been lifted. Working from the outside rows inward, the third row didn't bear much. In addition to timing and lack of feed, it could be the rows were spa...

Garden and cooking blog with over 1000 pictures taken in Dale's garden.