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Veggies That Can be Planted in the Fall - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Those of us who live in the warmer regions of our country have the advantage of creating fall vegetable gardens and that would include turnips, spinach, Chinese cabbage, chard, rutabagas, cauliflower, radishes, carrots, onions, cabbage, mustard, broccoli, lettuce, beets, kohlrabi, bush beans and... Submitted 3 years 106 days ago.

Lets Leave the Leaves - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Remember, as a kid, creating huge piles of leaves in the fall and running like crazy to jump into them only to flail all around in them with your friends and then doing the same thing all over again? Well, fall is here now and I rarely see kids doing that any more. Perhaps they are too busy... Submitted 3 years 109 days ago.

Taking Care of the Gardener - - Arlene Wright-Correll
We gardeners have a lot to take care of whether it be vegetable gardens, orchards, flower gardens, herb beds, container gardens, patio gardens, landscaping, mowing the grass, maintaining our compost heaps or just getting ready for the different seasons. However, who takes care of the... Submitted 3 years 111 days ago.

The Humor of a Good Gardening Mystery - - Arlene Wright-Correll
I like to do a lot of things and at this stage of the game I rarely do anything I do not like to do. I have earned that right and privilege because for almost 74 years on this planet there have been many things I had to do that I did not particularly like to do. One of the many things I like... Submitted 3 years 111 days ago.

Astilbes an Easy Perennial to Grow - - Arlene Wright-Correll
I don't know about you, but I am always on the lookout for showy flowers that are easy to grow and preferably a perennial. Why? Simply because I am basically a lazy gardener! I like this plant because it is virtually pest free and it will brighten up any shady spot you have in your garden or... Submitted 3 years 114 days ago.

Try Evergreens if You Live in the Shade - - Arlene Wright-Correll
When we lived in Tennessee and built our campgrounds and Bed and Breakfast we were doing it on 25 wooded acres on a mountain next to a state forest and that made for a lot of shade. I had cleared out a small spot for creating my spiritual Zen garden, which did fairly well, but mostly I had to... Submitted 3 years 114 days ago.

Should Plumbago auriculata Be Grown As A Trimmed Hedge Or A Regular Landscaping Shrub? - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Plumbago auriculata, or Cape Plumbago, is a somewhat strange landscaping shrub. It has many fine qualities, not least its profuse blooming of sky blue flowers through most of the warm, growing season. For Mediterranean and dry climate gardeners in particular, its capacity to withstand drought... Submitted 3 years 116 days ago.

We Have 104 Birdhouses in Our Garden! - - Arlene Wright-Correll
I do not remember how this birdhouse craze began, but once it did it became a fun project. Our driveway is about 2000 feet long and on one side of our property is about that much fence between our property and my brother's property. The drive is about 800 feet or so before it hits our first main... Submitted 3 years 116 days ago.

Pentas are the Perfect Plant for Warm Zones - - Arlene Wright-Correll
If you live in zones 8 to 11 or want a good indoor or greenhouse plant then seriously consider Pentas as they will give you prolific flower clusters and lush, dark green foliage. Even though with global warming and the changes of degrees of heat we have been experiencing in since 2006 I would not... Submitted 3 years 120 days ago.

Consider Mulch Blocks - - Arlene Wright-Correll
There are a lot of benefits to old age and one of them is getting older and wiser and that usually comes from learning life's lessons in the "trial and terror" school of learning. There are also a lot of disadvantages and for me it is no longer being able to open a jar of pickles, a bottle of... Submitted 3 years 124 days ago.

Know Your Seed Starters - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Starting your plants from seeds is very rewarding to say nothing of aiding the frugal gardener. Over the years I have started seeds in many different manners and I have found two that I like very much. One is the Mini Grow Plug Seed Kits. I have used these for years and I like them because... Submitted 3 years 124 days ago.

How to Do More Gardening With Less - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Gardening can be an expensive hobby or you can learn to do more gardening with less and the less can be not only about money, but also about space and time. For those who send a great deal of time raising a family and have a full time job then time may be a problem for those who might enjoy... Submitted 3 years 125 days ago.

I'm in Love With Lavender - - Arlene Wright-Correll
This summer a friend of mine who owns a small goat herd has decided to add making goat soap to her incredibly busy schedule and she was telling me of her plans. She has the goat milk and was making a list of several other things she said she needed. With my herb gardens going strong, though weedy... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

Container Gardening The Best Way To Feed Your Pot Plants - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
Container or pot plants, should always be grown in an artificial, soilless medium. One of the consequences of this is that they are dependent on a consistent and reliable feeding regime to a far greater extent than the garden plants growing in regular soil. The best potting "soils", or media... Submitted 3 years 130 days ago.

Container Gardening Watering Pot And Container Plants For The Best Results - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
The successful watering of pot plants can be reduced to the aim of maintaining a balance between air and moisture in the potting mixture, so that both are readily available to the plants' roots. The best way of ensuring this is to water the growing mixture to saturation, while making sure that... Submitted 3 years 130 days ago.

Planting Pussy Willows© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn , NY there was not a lot of flowers, shrubs or trees growing in our tenement neighborhood. However, one only had to get on the trolley car and ride out to Flushing or go into Forest Hills or Prospect Park and one could find lots of good stuff growing and I... Submitted 3 years 133 days ago.

How to Grow Ornamental Cabbages and Kale© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
The first time I ever saw an Ornamental Cabbage I was blown away. The colors were just beautiful. I thought the shapes of the curly edges of the cabbages were wonderful and the green edges perfectly framed the lovely shades of pink, purple, whites, reds and lavender of the centers of the... Submitted 3 years 134 days ago.

The Allium Flower - - Kathy Case
Alliums are perennials in the genus Allium, and the family Liliaceae. There are about three hundred species in the group, which about seventy of these are native to the United States. Most of these grow in the Rocky Mountains and in California. Some of the plants in this group are only four... Submitted 3 years 139 days ago.

How to Grow Papaya Trees© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Should you live in a sub-tropical climate or a zone where your temperature stays above 32F then you may want to consider planting a few papaya trees. Besides being an exotic tree the fruit is really good for you. Papaya contains papain which is a powerful and remarkable protein dissolving... Submitted 3 years 140 days ago.

How to Grow Bee Balm© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
When you want a riot of color in your organic garden or herb garden from midsummer to early fall and you live in zone 4 to 8 then consider planting Bee Balm and watch the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies flock to your gardens. If you have fruit trees planting Bee Balm is a sure way to... Submitted 3 years 140 days ago.

How to Grow Culver’s Root © - - Arlene Wright-Correll
When you want a perennial with lovely, clean, straight lines then consider this relative of the snapdragon, Culver's root. The Latin name of this plant is Veronicastrum virginicum. This perennial is often referenced as an herb. However, I feel it really is a great addition to any wildflower... Submitted 3 years 140 days ago.

Getting Ready for Spring© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
Here we are just hoping that summer will cool down and that fall will come along with its crisp cool days and artist's palette of colors and I am talking about getting ready for spring. Well this is the time to do it. Especially if you want those lovely drifts of narcissus, daffodils, tulips... Submitted 3 years 141 days ago.

Pruning Flowering Shrubs And Bushes – Some Essential tips for Success - - Jonathan Ya'akobi
The role of most landscape shrubs and bushes is to serve as a screen or backdrop. Some species while primarily acting as such, also add color to the garden with their flowers, foliage or decorative fruit, although this should not be at the expense of their landscaping role. A clear distinction... Submitted 3 years 144 days ago.

How To Kill Slugs Without Poison - - LEN MARSHALL
Does your garden have slugs? If you find large damaged plants with leaf or plant damage and that annoying slime trail? Then you probably have an infestation of slugs. Slugs range from 6cms to 12cms long. They range in colour from gray or black, to bright yellow green and even white. They tend... Submitted 3 years 144 days ago.

Another Good Use for Your Window Boxes© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
When winter sets in our window boxes look pretty shabby. Do yours? Winter is also the time many of our birds that do not migrate become little beggars and foragers. Winter is also the time that we help out our feathered friends by trying to keep our bird feeders filled for them. I like color... Submitted 3 years 146 days ago.