trick your bulbs
written by Lisa Briggs
Let’s start by saying that the word forcing may sound like a lot of work. It really isn’t. What you’re doing is tricking a bulb into thinking that winter is over and it’s time to flower.
fall is for planting
written by Lisa Briggs
Now that we’re getting ready to turn the calendar page from September to October, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Cooler temps. Lower humidity. And so many other reasons to love fall!
delayed gratification
written by Lisa Briggs
Are you confused when it comes to fall-planted bulbs? Lots of gardeners are. What are bulbs, and how, and when should they be planted are questions that we often hear at the Plant Desk in late summer and early autumn.
slow slide into autumn
written by Lisa Briggs
September can be such a transitional time, especially for gardeners. Our garden borders seem to teeter on the edge of a climatic cliff.
if at first you don’t succeed
written by Lisa Briggs
So many of you planted fruits and vegetables again this spring and we hope that you’ve been happy with the results. After all, there are few things more delicious then a tomato eaten right off the vine.
vive la difference!
written by Lisa Briggs
What a difference a wet growing season makes! Weather factors can make gardening in our area mighty interesting. But the Autumnal Equinox is just 30 days away and the first frost is usually a few weeks later. It’s time to think about preparing for the cooler weather to come.
add some color to your summer
written by Lisa Briggs
Seesawing temperatures are one clue that summer is on the wane. Long-range weather forecasters predict that we can expect more moderate temperatures this weekend through the end of the month,
late summer planting
written by Lisa Briggs
As summer wanes and autumn approaches, birds congregate in the trees and on overhead wires. The air is sweetly scented with ripening fruit. The light changes, becoming more golden. Everything seems ready to burst. Not in the tender, life-is-beginning way of spring, but in a more poignant manner that hints life in the garden will soon fade.
celebrate our native flowers
written by Lisa Briggs
Summer borders don’t have to be boring. There are plenty of beautiful, colorful plants that are at their peak at this time of year.
enjoy summer while it lasts
written by Lisa Briggs
The season of extended days never seems long enough, but it’s time for gardeners everywhere to stop, take stock and reap what they have sown.
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