A Spring garden is a very beautiful thing.  I love Spring time because the birds are chirping, and the beautiful flowers are coming back to life.  This is one of my favorite seasons, the other being Fall.  I enjoy the mild climate and the gorgeous sites of nature. In Springtime you can expect to see [...]

(ARA) -Springtime means sunshine, blooms, birdsong – and the dreaded “deer drama” that will inevitably wreak havoc in your beautiful backyard this season. Deer are now a permanent part of our landscapes, brazenly entering our yards and eating our gorgeous gardens. They are majestic animals, and beautiful to look at – from a distance. Up [...]

(ARA) – Yearning to escape to a tropical paradise? This spring, look no further than your own backyard to capture the romance of the tropics and create a sense of optimism to lift your spirits. “People are craving vibrant colors to add energy and excitement to their outdoor spaces,” says James Farmer III, a hip, [...]

  (ARA) – It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods [...]

As I recently blogged about Spring time flowers, I thought it would be great to follow up with a post on seasonal fruits & veggies that are at their peak in the Spring! I find my self craving lighter foods in the Spring. It is probably because that is when I start thinking about swim [...]

As Spring is right around the corner, I thought it would be great to post a list of flowers that bloom in Spring. I’m so excited to see some life come, and also the cold days of Winter go! I just love the mild weather of Spring and the fresh pops of color that come [...]

(ARA) – “The month of June, it is well if it be partly wet and partly dry.” Despite that idealistic statement from an 1854 article on agriculture in The Cambrian Journal, no farmer, in the history of the world, has ever had the ideal weather for a perfect growing season. The same holds true for [...]

From hardy hybrids to stylish, smart gardens, spring 2010 promises exciting new plants and products for garden lovers everywhere. “People want easy plants and products that are attractive and good for the environment and perform well in their gardens,” says Susan McCoy, garden writer and trend spotter. “And that’s what the new plants and products [...]

(ARA) – If you invest a bit of time now, you can ensure a bountiful harvest and a beautiful landscape to make this your best gardening season yet. Preparing a strong spring foundation means new plantings are better able to survive the heat, drought and pest attacks of summer. “Start your garden off right by [...]