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.

written by Lisa Briggs
Weather factors can make gardening in our area mighty interesting.

written by Lisa Briggs
Your plants may look a little bedraggled, and your borders might seem ho-hum after all of early spring’s stunning technicolor.

written by Lisa Briggs
It sure has been a sultry summer. Fireflies light the warm evenings and katydids and crickets sing us to sleep.

written by Lisa Briggs
Seesawing temperatures are one clue that summer is on the wane. Long-range forecasters are predicting typical August weather. Average temps range from the high 70s to low 80s, giving us lots of time to plant some fall veggies and late blooming annuals.

written by Lisa Briggs
Maples are some of the most popular shade and ornamental trees at the Garden Center. And why not? They can provide plenty of shade, offer amazing fall color and can be super adaptable.

written by Lisa Briggs
Whether you plan to use them to screen unsightly views, or to provide focal points in your landscape, ornamental grasses are a great way to add structure and texture to your garden.

written by Lisa Briggs
No one wants to be the first to say it, but here we go. The Solstice was a few weeks ago and even though we are under the spell of the dog days, astronomically summer is on the wane.

written by Lisa Briggs
It’s July, and one of my favorite shrubs is beginning to come into glorious bloom. Can you guess?

written by Lisa Briggs
All of the heat we’ve experienced this week has combined with the predicted rain may mean that plants will be especially vigorous.