Cindy's Recipes and WritingsPruning Ornamental Plants Why do we prune plants? Wouldn’t you think it was better to let nature take its course and let them grow? Actually there are many reasons to prune a plant. cut off …
Let it Snow, Let It Snow Let It Snowberries
There is something special about how snow clings to plants creating a peaceful, calming effect in your yard or garden. Snowberries look wonderful in a winter landscape. This plant can be grown almost anywhere. You …
Berry Nice Winter Garden
Someone painted pictures on my Windowpane last night — Willow trees with trailing boughs And flowers, frosty white, And lovely crystal butterflies; But when the morning sun Touched them with its golden beams, They vanished …
Bare Bones Gardening
Winter is a great time for getting our creative gardening juices flowing. A garden can give pleasure year round by selecting plants with colorful winter foliage, unusual bark …
Helping Houseplants Get Through Winter
Winter is traditionally a time to slow down for houseplants. Remember that most houseplants species we love originated in the tropics and are not cold-weather friendly. To some extent, all plants go through this recharge …