written by Lisa Briggs
Despite the warm days we’ve experienced, the night temperatures are cooling and green leaves are beginning to color. I think that we may be in for an extended autumn.

written by Lisa Briggs
At long last. It’s time to take a deep breath because a lot of the physical work, and often frenetic pace of the growing season is winding down. Even though the warm weather may mean that there will still be raking to be done in November!

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.

written by Lisa Briggs
Now that we’re getting ready to turn the calendar from summer to fall, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Cooler temps. Lower humidity. And so many other reasons to love autumn!

written by Lisa Briggs
Are you confused when it comes to fall-planted bulbs? Lots of gardeners are.

written by Lisa Briggs
September can be such a transitional time, especially for gardeners as our landscapes seem to teeter on the edge of a climatic cliff.

written by Lisa Briggs
Let’s talk about a few things that we’ve seen and experienced this year. Lots of photos and samples of fungal infection have been brought to the Plant Information Desk.

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.

written by Lisa Briggs
Mother Nature has been kindly helping us water our gardens, making this growing season a bit of an anomaly. The hot, dry weather that is typical of late July and early August can be hard on your garden plants.

written by Lisa Briggs
Seesawing temperatures are one clue that summer is on the wane. Long-range weather forecasters are predicting a warm August, giving us lots of time to plant some fall veg and late blooming annuals.