I felt a sort of thrill this spring when we began seeing baby groundhogs in the yard. Each morning found me eagerly peering out the bedroom window to watch the adorable, bumbling balls of fur learning to graze on the abundant clover in the lawn, safely outside the garden fence and within scurrying distance of …
Gardening
If you grow zucchini, you probably already know giant zucchinis happen. No matter how careful you are, how often you check, you’ll miss one, and a couple of days later, you’ll come face to face with one of those humongous green beauties. No worries: I’ll share my thoughts on what to do with a large …
There’s nothing quite like freshly picked asparagus from your own garden. It might sound exaggerated, but I promise you that there’s no comparison between store-bought and homegrown asparagus. So, I’ll share our experience with planting asparagus at our new property. Learning how to grow asparagus is really easy, and you’ll enjoy the fruits of your …
From the coast to mountains and from mild climates to nearly arctic conditions, Maine encompasses more than a hundred types of habitats, home to some 1,500 native plants. Unfortunately, these varied habitats also provide ideal conditions for a wide range of non-native invasive species. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry lists 125 invasive …
So many veggie plants, so little space! Vegetable gardening is undoubtedly a popular activity–Americans spent an estimated $3.8 billion total on vegetable gardening in 2023. But not everyone is looking to create the traditional garden plot–for many of today’s gardeners, that approach just isn’t practical. The median size of a home garden is actually fairly …
Tired of planting flowers that fade too fast? Want a garden that turns heads all summer long? If you love flowers and are always looking for new varieties to plant in your backyard, you’ll love this list of sun-loving perennials that bloom all summer. Some perennials bloom just a few weeks out of the year, …
Pink is a calming color associated with femininity, love, and kindness. It’s the color of romance. So naturally, most gardeners love having it in their yard as a focal point or as a complement to the color scheme. Pink perennial flowers add a pop of beautiful color and are a great addition to any garden …
Filling your garden with color all year round is a guaranteed way to keep things looking bright and alive, no matter what the weather has in store. Out of the plethora of colors that you can plant into your outdoor space, there’s no doubt that yellow flowering shrubs are the one that shines the brightest. …
Originally from North America, blueberries were introduced to European countries over a hundred years ago. This introduction has made blueberries popular throughout most of the world. There are so many great ways to enjoy blueberries, but tea may not be the first that comes to mind. Blueberry tea is a great drink to have when …
Despite back patios having serious main character energy, too often, they just house a couple of sad pots, a three-legged plastic chair, and maybe a rogue grill. On the other hand, the front porch has cute Adirondack chairs and fresh annuals in their pots. While some gardeners might be on top of their backyard appeal, …