Let’s talk about color in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Color is a critical aspect of the garden. We may get carried away at the garden nursery and become enchanted with soft-pink roses, then turn the corner as bright orange dinnerplate dahlias catch our eye. We fill our shopping cart with...Bring colorful primroses indoors to fight the winter blues
By Tammy Thornton Dreary days and cold temperatures may have you suffering from the winter blues. But here’s the good news: Spring is just over four weeks away. But that may be a small consolation when you are looking out over a cold, brown garden and wrapping...Prepare for spring by joining a local garden club
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Stepping out on a frigid February morning, when our chapped hands feel like frostbite is beginning to set in, it’s hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. Fortunately, gardeners are a hopeful bunch. They know that visions...Signs of hope from the not-so-dormant garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton When you look out your window, the garden appears to be sleeping. In reality, however, a quiet storm rages beneath the earth, hidden from sight. Venture out into the brisk weather with attentive eyes, and you’ll spy a flurry of activity...Made in the Shade Garden
Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton Normally, when one sets out to plan a new garden, they choose the sunniest spot in their yard and search for big beautiful flowers to fill it. But what do you do when the sun doesn’t shine on you—or your garden? Shady gardens can flourish...
