PRIMROSE Primrose one of the first signs that spring is on its way! The name primrose is derived from the Latin prima rosa meaning ‘first rose’ of the year.
Breath Easy with Houseplants In this age of technology, we all need to stay in touch with nature. Houseplants help fulfill this, as well as adding attractiveness to the décor in our indoor surroundings.
By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia I’ve always wanted an October Glory maple tree for its red fall color.
By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When you can’t garden horizontally because you’ve run out of room, look upward and imagine how you can garden vertically , with vines.
After being inside all winter, there’s nothing like sitting outside on a warm day, and just like us, houseplants enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and change of scenery!
HELLEBORES Thank heaven for hellebores a happy addition to every garden! These evergreen blooming perennials are without a doubt the star of the winter and early spring garden!
Healthy soil equals healthy plants, and what happens below the soil line really does make a difference! When you build and maintain fertile soil, you are laying the groundwork for thriving plants that can develop quickly, resist pests.
Like other plants, Venus Fly Traps gather nutrients from gases in the air and nutrients in the soil. However, they live in poor soil and are healthier if they get nutrients from insects.
By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My yard is all about “au naturel,” going without chemicals as much as we can.
