garden compositions—Survivor: Tennessee
h&h&g gardening – garden compositions—Survivor: Tennessee Fruit and vegetable gardeners in Tennessee tend to have a little of the “Survivor” mentality.
Plant Spring Bulbs Now
Tuck Bulbs in the Ground this Fall for Blooms Next Spring Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, and other bulbs that bloom in spring. “People figure plants this cool must be tricky,” says Sally Ferguson, director of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center (NFBIC) in Danby, Vt. “But, really they’re super easy to grow! And just one afternoon planting this fall can yield weeks of color next spring!” For information about selecting suitable bulbs, planting tips, and how to maximize the colorful view keeping reading.
garden compositions—the 10 commandments of container gardening
h&h&g gardening garden compositions— the 10 commandments of container gardening Ok, boys and girls, it’s time to gather ‘round for a lesson from the Gospel of Gardening. Put on your best overalls and finest gardening gloves, pull up your wheelbarrow to the potting shed, and sit back on your weeding stool as I present today’s sermon on the Ten Commandments of Container Gardening. These “commandments” are guidelines to help you be successful in your container gardening endeavors.
garden compositions—a garden murder mystery
h&h&g gardening – garden compositions—a garden murder mystery It was a dark and cloudy winter, and the innocent stood blithely in their gardens, along roadways, in parks, and in front of homes reaching upward in anticipation of summer when their glorious presentation to society would be revealed. Even in their winter appeal with colors of cinnamon, gray, or green, their beautifully lithe arms spoke of grace and beauty. Suddenly, they were cut down.
garden compositions—a guiding gardening principal
h&h&g gardening – by Barbara Wise – garden compositions—a guiding gardening principal Before you pick up the phone and report what appears to be a glaring spelling error, read on… Walk toward the elementary school entrance at Christ Presbyterian Academy any time of the year and you’ll be greeted with an array of botanical pleasures.
garden compositions—coach jeff fisher, football, & your winter garden
h&h&g gardening – garden compositions—coach jeff fisher, football, & your winter garden I love football—the energy and excitement generated by battling mind, body, and skill for a few minutes of potential victory and glory.
garden compositions—the fellowship of plant nerds
h&h&g gardening – by Barbara Wise – garden compositions—the fellowship of plant nerds At our monthly meeting of the Fellowship of Plant Nerds, the hot topic this time of year is “what new plants have you found to plant this fall?” I really don’t have a Fellowship of Plant Nerds—we’re just a group of moms who love to get together once a month to catch up with each other and just happen to share a love of gardening. Since I seem to be the only person at these gatherings who openly confesses to be a plant nerd (the others prefer …
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exploring green interiors – composting—your garden will thank you!
exploring green interiors – composting—your garden will thank you! – By Beth Haley I remember shopping for my first home 20 years ago. On my priority list was a dishwasher, food disposal, yard for the dog, and different paint colors for each room—all the things you typically do not have as a renter! While I still have the same home (I remodeled it into my dream home), the dishwasher has been upgraded to a quiet Energy Star model, the dog has since passed away, different paint colors were replaced by a soothing creamy color throughout the house, the garbage cans …
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garden compositions – the secret life of plants
garden compositions—the secret life of plants By Barbara Wise While I’m away spending some much needed time in my own garden, I’ve asked renowned (and somewhat quirky) horticulturalist “Prissy Pots” to fill in for me in giving advice for the late summer garden. Keep yourself and those plants hydrated!
garden compositions – gardening is a way of showing you believe in tomorrow
garden compositions – gardening is a way of showing you believe in tomorrow… By Barbara Wise In all my 15+ years of living in the Nashville area, this has been the loveliest spring yet. Tulips lasting for weeks, Japanese magnolias so loaded with blooms that they resembled pinkish-purple behemoths guarding our yards, azalea bushes ablaze with blossoms, and the dogwood trees were laden with white petals that eventually fell thicker than any of this year’s snow.