In order to have cheerful daffodil/narcissus blooms in the spring, you need to plant them in the fall. With our mild winters, we can plant(more…)
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Amazing Late Summer Color
We are now at that late summer, almost fall point in the season and if you planted mostly spring blooming flowers, your garden can start(more…)
Best Seed Companies
When it comes to seed ordering, I like to stick with reputable companies that have a good track record. Sometimes this means I pay a(more…)
Fruit Tree Selection for Preserving
At the nursery, people often ask, “What fruit trees should I get?” And I usually respond with, “What do you like to eat?” If you(more…)
All About Chill Hours
If the term chill hours is new to you, don’t worry. I find it’s not something many gardeners think about and for the most part(more…)
Why You Need to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Early January is normally when we recommend pruning your stone fruit trees here. The trees are about as dormant as they are going to get,(more…)
Best Pruning Tools
So now that you know why we prune and have brushed up on how to prune, it’s time to take a look at the tools(more…)
Easy Rose Pruning Tips
At first glance, rose pruning can seem daunting. But it is something you can learn as you go and your roses will be just fine.(more…)
Best Fruit Tree Pruning Resources
There is a lot of gardening information on the internet these days. But unfortunately, not all of it is accurate or contains what we now(more…)
Best Time to Buy Roses
Late December to early January is normally the time when nurseries and garden centers get in their bareroot roses. Dormant roses come in either plantable(more…)
