Pentas are the Perfect Plant for Warm Zones If you live in zones 8 to 11 or want a good indoor or greenhouse plant then seriously consider Pentas as they will give you prolific flower clusters and lush, dark green foliage. Even though with global warming and the changes of degrees of heat... ( added 1 year 25 days ago.)

Some More Good Reasons to Add Coneflowers to Your Garden The heat has finally broken here and I am able to get out into the Mediterranean herb gardens and start cleaning them. There are 30 four by five foot beds that are packed with herbs and weeds from this summer's drought and intense heat. The herbs... ( added 1 year 27 days ago.)

Consider Mulch Blocks There are a lot of benefits to old age and one of them is getting older and wiser and that usually comes from learning life's lessons in the "trial and terror" school of learning. There are also a lot of disadvantages and for me it is no... ( added 1 year 29 days ago.)

Know Your Seed Starters Starting your plants from seeds is very rewarding to say nothing of aiding the frugal gardener. Over the years I have started seeds in many different manners and I have found two that I like very much. One is the Mini Grow Plug Seed Kits. I... ( added 1 year 29 days ago.)

Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Gardener As we approach each Christmas we try to think of things to give to our friends and family members on our annual Christmas list. We have a double list which contains not only their names, but their hobby or special interests and often times we find... ( added 1 year 30 days ago.)

How to Do More Gardening With Less Gardening can be an expensive hobby or you can learn to do more gardening with less and the less can be not only about money, but also about space and time. For those who send a great deal of time raising a family and have a full time job then... ( added 1 year 30 days ago.)

I'm in Love With Lavender This summer a friend of mine who owns a small goat herd has decided to add making goat soap to her incredibly busy schedule and she was telling me of her plans. She has the goat milk and was making a list of several other things she said she... ( added 1 year 31 days ago.)

Planting Pussy Willows© When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn , NY there was not a lot of flowers, shrubs or trees growing in our tenement neighborhood. However, one only had to get on the trolley car and ride out to Flushing or go into Forest Hills or Prospect Park... ( added 1 year 38 days ago.)

Doing More With Beets© As fall descends on us and we clean up the last of our organic vegetable gardens before frost sets in we find ourselves pulling up the last of the tomato bushes that are still loaded with green tomatoes and hanging them in our patio rafters to... ( added 1 year 38 days ago.)

The Diary of a Frugal Bird Lover© As fall arrives not only is it the time of year to do fall gardening chores this is the time of year I remind myself to get ready with the winter's food for our feathered friends. As gas prices soar and everything else with it we senior citizen... ( added 1 year 39 days ago.)

How to Grow Ornamental Cabbages and Kale© The first time I ever saw an Ornamental Cabbage I was blown away. The colors were just beautiful. I thought the shapes of the curly edges of the cabbages were wonderful and the green edges perfectly framed the lovely shades of pink, purple, whites... ( added 1 year 39 days ago.)

How to Grow Papaya Trees© Should you live in a sub-tropical climate or a zone where your temperature stays above 32F then you may want to consider planting a few papaya trees. Besides being an exotic tree the fruit is really good for you. Papaya contains papain which... ( added 1 year 45 days ago.)

How to Grow Bee Balm© When you want a riot of color in your organic garden or herb garden from midsummer to early fall and you live in zone 4 to 8 then consider planting Bee Balm and watch the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies flock to your gardens. If you have... ( added 1 year 45 days ago.)

How to Grow Culver’s Root © When you want a perennial with lovely, clean, straight lines then consider this relative of the snapdragon, Culver's root. The Latin name of this plant is Veronicastrum virginicum. This perennial is often referenced as an herb. However, I... ( added 1 year 45 days ago.)

Getting Ready for Spring© Here we are just hoping that summer will cool down and that fall will come along with its crisp cool days and artist's palette of colors and I am talking about getting ready for spring. Well this is the time to do it. Especially if you want those... ( added 1 year 46 days ago.)

Lets Talk Pears© September brings the last of our pears to be harvest. We have some pear trees in our orchard that can be harvested in August, but our one Bosc pear tree does its thing in the middle of September. Since we do not can or preserve much of anything in... ( added 1 year 46 days ago.)

How to Grow Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines© Ornamental Sweet Potato Vines are often overlooked by many gardeners, especially those in the north. It seems that these vines are a "southern" thing! I really enjoy their bright, light colored green leaves and violet/lavender blooms of the... ( added 1 year 47 days ago.)

How to Create Planting Perches in Your Garden© I like the Garden Cottage look in our gardens and as I get older I have to find easier ways to garden and keep colorful annual flowers in my garden. I need to have them where it is easier for me to maintain and water them. Plus I have virtually... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.)

Another Good Use for Your Window Boxes© When winter sets in our window boxes look pretty shabby. Do yours? Winter is also the time many of our birds that do not migrate become little beggars and foragers. Winter is also the time that we help out our feathered friends by trying to keep... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.)

The Year I Grew Heirloom Melons© In 2005 I decided I was going to seek out heirloom melon seeds and grow a whole bunch of different melons. What made me think of them was yesterday I found the seeds I had saved from my grand harvests and put them in jars in the dark back corner... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.)

Let’s Have a Big Hand for the Little Marigold© I always find spaces that need color and I always like annuals that do well with little care. Plus I always like a plant that can be grown from seed in my green house or sown directly into the ground after the last frost. So let's have a big hand... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.)

How to Add Charm to Your Garden© Should you wish to have a manicured, pristine garden and landscaping around your home then stop reading right now! This article is for those who want to add charm, personality, eclectic, artistic and personal touches to their organic gardens. As... ( added 1 year 55 days ago.)

Fall is the Time to Extend Your Flower Garden© While many of us think the end of summer means the end of our beautiful flowers we can easily extend our flower gardens another two or three months with the correct fall perennials. Should you enjoy blue flowers then seriously consider planting a... ( added 1 year 55 days ago.)

Welcoming Autumn with Garden Goodies© As the days cool off and the evenings start to get even cooler the relief from this summer's heat is welcomed. Here and there we start to see some trees in our zone 6 get a leaf or two or more turn. Our tomatoes are finished and we have cleaned... ( added 1 year 57 days ago.)

A Smart Gardener Starts Small© With the cost of produce escalating higher and higher and healthy cooking and eating awareness setting into the main stream of our lives, more and more people are considering starting their own organic vegetable gardens. There is no need to create... ( added 1 year 57 days ago.)