Summer Refresh – Spruce Up Your Garden

July 13, 2019 Comments Off on Summer Refresh – Spruce Up Your Garden
Summer Refresh

Midsummer is when you really want to be outside, enjoying your garden. However, heat, rain (or lack of it), and insects can take their toll. Maybe your garden is looking a little lackluster right now. …

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Your Complete Guide to our Annual Crape Myrtle Festival

July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Your Complete Guide to our Annual Crape Myrtle Festival
Crape Myrtle Festival

It’s that time of year again! This July 19th through 22nd, join us for our Annual Crape Myrtle Festival. This festival is all about celebrating our loyal customers and thanking you for your business. Visit …

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Celebrate July 4th with these All-American Classics

July 1, 2019 Comments Off on Celebrate July 4th with these All-American Classics
4th-of-July-BBQ

What’s Independence Day without a cook-out? To help you keep things simple this holiday, we’ve collected our favorite July 4th BBQ ideas that will hit a home run with the whole family. Celebrate Independence Day …

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Bay-Wise Gardening Tips to Preserve the Chesapeake Bay

June 26, 2019 Comments Off on Bay-Wise Gardening Tips to Preserve the Chesapeake Bay
bay-wise

Did you know that stormwater runoff, water that reaches the bay after a rainstorm, is actually a huge cause of ocean pollution? This water carries litter, pet waste, sediment, excess nutrients, and chemicals into the …

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The Ins and Outs of Composting

June 20, 2019 Comments Off on The Ins and Outs of Composting
The Ins and Outs of Composting

One of the best steps you can take to improve your garden this year is composting. It allows you to turn kitchen scraps like banana peels, eggshells, garden clippings, and trimmings into valuable organic matter that improves the soil in your garden. Composting helps the environment, too!

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Some Like it Hot! Best Vegetables to Grow in the Heat

June 17, 2019 Comments Off on Some Like it Hot! Best Vegetables to Grow in the Heat
Best Vegetables to Grow in the Summer Heat

Summer may be thought of as gardening season, but for certain vegetables, midsummer is just too hot. Veggies like broccoli, spinach, and lettuce, as well as herbs such as cilantro and parsley, love the cool, …

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How to Plant a Pizza Garden

June 15, 2019 Comments Off on How to Plant a Pizza Garden
Plant Your Own Pizza Garden

You don’t have to live on a farm to grow your own food. A new trend called food-scaping combines edible gardening and landscaping to maximize beauty and productivity. If you’re new to food-scaping, a pizza …

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Introduce Your Kids to Gardening with 7 Unusual Plants

June 11, 2019 Comments Off on Introduce Your Kids to Gardening with 7 Unusual Plants
Introduce Kids to Gardening with Unusual Plants

“Plant a garden!” might not be the first thing your kids say when you ask them what they want to do on a Saturday afternoon, but it can be fun, and it has great benefits!  

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5 Herbs You Can Grow & Use at Your Next BBQ

June 4, 2019 Comments Off on 5 Herbs You Can Grow & Use at Your Next BBQ
5 Herbs Next BBQ

Homegrown herbs are a great way to make any backyard bbq special. They add a lot of flavor to your cooking and are sure to impress your guests!

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How to Make Your Backyard a Butterfly Oasis

May 30, 2019 Comments Off on How to Make Your Backyard a Butterfly Oasis
backyard butterfly oasis

There’s nothing that adds beauty and interest to your garden like butterflies, so why not create a garden specifically to attract them?  Your very own backyard butterfly oasis!

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Tiny Gardens for Tiny Spaces

May 28, 2019 Comments Off on Tiny Gardens for Tiny Spaces
tiny gardens for tiny spaces

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy gardening. Whether you want to grow cherry tomatoes with your kids or some herbs to add fresh flavor to your cookouts, just …

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Be an Edible Garden Guru

May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Be an Edible Garden Guru
edible garden guru

There are so many benefits to growing your own food, from increased flavor to taking control of what your food is exposed to. Plus, anyone can do it! Whether you have a yard with a …

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Cocktail Garden Garnishes for Memorial Day

May 22, 2019 Comments Off on Cocktail Garden Garnishes for Memorial Day
cocktail garden garnishes

It may be a little early for your garden to provide a full meal for a Memorial Day cookout, but you can still harvest plenty of fresh flavor for finishing touches. One way to let your garden shine is to serve fresh-from-the-garden cocktails. 

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5 Tips to Help Your Plants Survive Your Vacation

May 20, 2019 Comments Off on 5 Tips to Help Your Plants Survive Your Vacation
plants vacation survival tips

Summertime often means going on vacation and spending extended periods of time away from home.  If you’re an avid gardener, this can spell trouble. Thankfully, you don’t have to choose between a productive garden and …

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2019 Garden Trends: Moon Gardens

May 17, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Garden Trends: Moon Gardens
moon garden trend

We might wish we could spend all of our time in the garden, but in reality that’s not always possible. If you only have a few free days per week, it can be tough to find time to enjoy your garden.

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The Sky is the Limit with Container Gardening

May 14, 2019 Comments Off on The Sky is the Limit with Container Gardening
container gardening tips]

Interest in container gardening continues to grow year after year because it’s so versatile. Use containers as accent pieces all over your garden, to liven up a balcony or to frame an entryway.

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Indulge Yourself (or Mom) with a Self-Care Garden

May 9, 2019 Comments Off on Indulge Yourself (or Mom) with a Self-Care Garden
self care garden

Self-care looks a little different for everyone.  If you’re looking to indulge yourself (or your mom) this summer, one item you might consider adding to your to-do list is creating a self-care garden.

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Plant Parenthood: Where You Can Find a Community

May 6, 2019 Comments Off on Plant Parenthood: Where You Can Find a Community
plant parenthood community

Welcome to Plant Parenthood! As plant people ourselves, we are so excited you have taken the first step into the houseplant-loving world.

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Plan a Tropical Staycation

May 3, 2019 Comments Off on Plan a Tropical Staycation
plan tropical staycation

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to start daydreaming about sunny mornings enjoying coffee or tea on the front porch, warm evenings entertaining guests on the patio and hot afternoons by the pool.

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From Garden to Table: Salad Gardens

April 26, 2019 Comments Off on From Garden to Table: Salad Gardens
spring summer salad garden

Salads fresh from the garden are one of the highlights of spring and summer. No grocery store vegetable will ever match the flavor of a vegetable you’ve tended yourself. Growing your own salad is easier than you think! 

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