Planting Seeds

Plant Profile: Stokes’ Aster

I originally chose this plant simply because the tag read: "Deer Resistant." Since we had just moved to a neighborhood…

1 week ago

A Beginner’s Guide to Planting a Low Water Street Garden

Water conservation is a subject that has many people talking. As our population grows, our natural water resources are feeling…

2 months ago

Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Michigan

Did you know that Americans in the 17th and the 18th centuries thought that tomatoes were poisonous? Well, fortunately-that's not…

3 months ago

Are Runner Ducks a Good Choice for the Garden?

If you have runner ducks in your garden, you already know what a hoot they can be. It's so much…

4 months ago

Children’s Books About Spring

Lovely flowers, bright green grass and fluttering butterflies are all images of spring. Welcome spring with some wonderful spring picture…

7 months ago

Where to Buy Garden Plants Online

Avid gardeners are familiar with this plight: you spend the cold months stuck indoors carefully planning a new garden, only…

2 years ago

Starting a Home Garden

Trying to eat a healthier diet can put a strain on your wallet in today's struggling economy. All around the…

2 years ago

How to Plant a Flagpole Garden

My family likes to joke that I use "The Force" in gardening. I like to consider it just plain old…

2 years ago

How to Test Seed Viability and Germination Rates for the Home Gardener

Saving seeds from one year to the next is a good thing. It's a great way to save money; to…

3 years ago

Start a Strawberry Garden

One of the most beautiful and most tasty fruits in the entire world would be the strawberry. This red sweet…

3 years ago

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