As fall fast approaches this year’s end, it’s time to start finishing up any autumn gardening – that is, if it’s still warm enough to even think about gardening in your area.  As for me, I’m in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area where it’s been in the 70′s for all of November this year. If you’re looking [...]

(ARA) – At a time when “green” is the color of thoughtful lifestyles, gardening practices are going greener, too. Some gardens awash in the biggest, brightest, newest flowers are sadly lifeless, lacking the buzz of the bees, the fluttering of butterflies and the zip of hummingbirds. To make these creatures welcome, gardeners need to go [...]

This week we are featuring our favorite lily photos on flickr – enjoy! photo credit: la fattina photo credit: mccheek photo credit: ?Tigerlily ? photo credit: calamity_sal

(ARA) – Americans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From blueberries to houseplants, GIY is the new mantra as folks turn “back to the future” to simplify their lives while gardening for the greener good. “It’s a resurgence of gardening for the greater good — for [...]

Welcome to our fist in a series of Flickr Flower Photos of the Week – where we hand-pick our favorite flower pics to showcase here – enjoy! photo credit: iwona_kellie photo credit: iwona_kellie photo credit: Warren T photo credit: Steve.Maw

(ARA) – The catalogues are starting to pile up and the list of landscape improvements grows longer each day. Don’t let this overwhelm or discourage you. Instead spend a bit of time planning now for better results in your garden. You will be amazed how much fun you can have while achieving your landscape goals [...]

(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 [...]

Locals take note–this weekend is the Sacramento Home & Garden Show at Cal Expo. The Show runs March 6 through 8, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Door Prizes include: Tickets to California Musical Theatre: Frost/Nixon Gift Certificate to Cabo’s Mexican [...]

Whether you live where it rains or where it pours, there’s a great, easy way you can conserve water for garden use. Where I live (Calif.) that’s a very big deal, as we Californians head into a third consecutive drought year. Rain “harvesting” isn’t a new concept, but let’s just say this oldie is a [...]

In The Company Of Dogs sells, among other things, dog-related garden paraphernalia. These dog-shaped planters are made from recycled polyethylene and are waterproof, colorfast and maintenance-free for indoor/outdoor use. They are available in Terrier, Golden, French Bulldog and Dachshund, and are $79.95 each. Buy them here.    This Dachshund Whirlygig is handcrafted–when the wind blows, the front [...]