Imagine that you have gently cared for your garden, raising your seedlings from small sprouts into brilliant plants. You see them, then you were expecting the great harvest and the lovely blossoms. Telltale holes nibbled in your lettuce leaves, or maybe the terrible sight of a tomato hornworm chewing away on your prize-winning tomato plant. Aphids hanging on your rose …
Your tomatoes seem to be a little depressed? Are your flowers not blossoming as they ought? If your plants are still suffering, the issue most likely resides in your soil even if you are carefully watering and giving enough of sunlight. The secret to a really beautiful garden is to tend the hidden world beneath rather than only what you …
Introduction – Water is the secret weapon of a flourishing garden. Ever stood over your dying plants, hose in hand, wondering if you were loving them too much—or not enough? Alternatively maybe you came back from a vacation and discovered your once-vibrant garden looking dry and dead? You are not unique. Gardeners of all stripes can relate to that sinking …
Imagine a garden that, regardless of season, explodes in color and life. Imagine vivid blossoms welcoming you in early spring, then a riot of summer color, the warm, cozy hues of autumn, and even the subdued, understated beauty of winter interest. It’s not a fantasy; with the correct plant selections, it is rather realistic! And really, who wouldn’t want a …
I recall my first attempt at tomato growing. I imagined bursting baskets, luscious, crimson fruits, and limitless Caprese salads. The actuality is spindly plants, a few depressing tomatoes, and a great deal of irritation. I believed I was watering and fertilizing everything correctly, but something obviously was lacking. It wasn’t until a seasoned gardener neighbor sympathized with my situation and …