But keeping organic can be confusing. Commercial organic fertilizers, cover crops, compost, manure: which, how much and when? Fall fertilizing has many advantages over soil …
Fall Fertilizing Guide #GardenSense
November Garden Tips #GardenSense
Gardening season is coming to an end. Here is a quick checklist to put your mind and gardening to rest before setting sights on the …
Tree Fertilizing Facts #GardenSense
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. — Chinese Proverb. But what about fertilizing your …
Plant Now For Holiday Gift Giving #GardenSense
By now, most northern gardeners have started saving their seeds and putting their gardens to bed for the winter. Before you pack away your tools, …
One-Pot Gourmet Gardener #Review #Giveaway #GardenSense
Chances are that you have made a few soups, stews and casseroles using one cooking vessel. Have you ever thought about growing your own meals …
How Do You Corral Fall Foliage? #GardenSense
Crisp air sparks nature to uncloak the true beauty of maple, oak, birch and other deciduous trees. Autumn winds play their part too on fall …
Fall Wildflowers bring Spring Meadows #GardenSense
Most gardeners think of fall as a time to put the garden to rest. Clear out the seasonal plants. Turn the compost one more time. …
Time To Let Go #GardenSense
There comes a time when you just need to let go. I know how hard that can be for gardeners. Letting your garden go to …
5 Tomato Facts You Should Know #GardenSense
Tomatoes are popular in so many cultures all over the world. No matter where you live, tomatoes can be the best thing you ever ate …
Butterfly-Good Bug or Bad Bug? #GardenSense
We love butterflies. Bright yellow and black striped Swallowtails softly landing on a butterfly bush. Orange Monarchs feeding on milkweed. Red Painted Ladies visiting every …
Cate’s Garden Hand Pruners Review and Discount For You!
I received a pair of Premium Bypass Pruning Shears and Cate’s Garden Easy Action Ratchet Pruning Shears to test. I was under no obligation to …
11 Bulbs to Deter Garden Munchers #GardenSense
Tim Schipper of Colorblends.com shares his choices for planting spring bulbs that deter munching mammals. This content is provided copyright-free for editorial use in whole …
Sunflower Seeds Know Your Herbs and Spices
Sunflowers come in all colors and sizes. But not all seeds are fit for human consumption. This was the first year I attempted to grow …
Preserving Summer Blooms #GardenSense
Fresh cut flower arrangements are a special summer treat for many gardeners. But wouldn’t it be nice to look at daisies in December or Joe …
Currants #KnowYourFruitsandVeggies
Currants pack a lot of nutrition into those tiny red berries. These red jewels are high in fiber, Vitamin C. Vitamin B, zinc, magnesium, iron …
Is Your Garden Color Blind? #GardenSense
Yes those are purple “green” beans. Yellow wax beans and traditional green beans. I’m also growing yellow and pink tomatoes. Have you ever had yellow …
Is Your Harvest Hiding Unwanted Guests? #GardenSense
Sometimes I pick and run. Toss the beans in a bag. Snipped kale, lettuce or chives get bagged and into the fridge. You’re suppose to …
Be the Boss of Your Garden #GardenSense
Every morning you’re up early and out in you’re garden. You know how important it is to water early before it gets to hot. What’s …
Join the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge! #GardenSense
I’ve been talking a lot about pollinators lately. Now it’s your turn! Join the campaign to reach 1 million food and habitat sites for pollinators. …
Mosquitoes? Get Protected with Thermacell #GardenSense
I received a free Thermacell unit from the manufacturer to review. I received no further compensation for my post from Thermacell. All opinions are my …
