Embracing winter and snow in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Over time, seasoned gardeners learn to see the bright side of all different weather conditions. While hot days mean the sunflowers will bloom, rainy days will allow a break from watering the garden, and the roses will thrive. In winter, a...Enjoy your poinsettias all year long
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton With their vibrant red color, poinsettias are the most popular plant to use for decorating during the holidays. Although we associate poinsettias with Christmastime, they are actually tropical plants, native to south Mexico and Central...Facing the big chill in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Well, we have had a good run. After enjoying a warm October and an unseasonably nice November, we must face the reality of cold weather. In the garden, we have finally experienced what’s known as the “killing frost” or “hard frost”. The...Moving day in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton A warm fall has gifted us with an extended gardening season, allowing more time for those unfinished tasks. Fortunately, fall is the perfect time for transplanting perennials. After summer, you can analyze what worked and what did not....Dealing with drought in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton We don’t normally associate the month of October with drought, but this year we have experienced a near record-breaking dry fall coupled with a scary hot Halloween. While our gardens beg for rain, let us consider ways to deal with drought...
