Category Archives: Gardening
Professional Garden without Professional Help
How do I plant a garden that looks professional without professional help? A: Visit your local garden center and take advantage of their resources and customer service. Before you go, consider your answers to these questions: What do you want … Continue reading
Planting Trees
What are the best small trees to plant beside my home? A: Trees planted near the home are considered foundational plantings. Trees and shrubs soften harsh architectural lines and can provide shade and insulation which promotes energy efficiency. Trees or … Continue reading
Blooms All Season Long?
How do I plan a cohesive garden that blooms all season long? A: Planting a garden for continuous color is not only appealing to us but also has great ecological benefits. Continuous color means a constant food source for pollinators … Continue reading
Regrow Celery Stalks
Don’t toss the root end of your bunch of celery—you can use it to grow more tender stems. As with lettuce, cut the celery base from its stalks, leaving about 1 to 2 inches. The central part of the celery contains … Continue reading
Paint with nature
Paint with nature: I love using the abundant pollen or petals from flowers like lilies to make new watercolor paints. I usually dust the pollen off and use a muddler and some water to make it into a paste. Then … Continue reading
