GROWING TULIPS

Here’s a good article on tips for growing tulips by Catherine Boeckmann for The Farmer’s Almanac. HOW TO PLANT, GROW, AND CARE FOR TULIPS Long live the tulip! This brightly colored jewel brightens our days in early spring. We truly look forward to seeing...

WHY FEBRUARY IS COLD

Here’s a good article on February’s weather by Michael Steinberg for The Farmer’s Almanac. WHY WINTER IS COLD IF THE EARTH IS CLOSER TO THE SUN Our coldest month is February in North America. Someone recently asked me how it can be colder in winter...

11 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas We Love

Here’s a good article on landscaping ideas by Jenny Stanley for Family Handyman. It’s hard not to be envious of a house with great curb appeal. But, your home can look beautiful, too, if you incorporate some of these cool front yard landscaping ideas....

NEW AND NOTABLE PLANTS FOR 2021

Here’s a good article on plant trends for 2021 by Robin Sweetser for The Farmer’s Almanac. WHAT’S NEW IN THE GARDEN IN 2021: VEGETABLES AND FLOWER VARIETIES What’s new in the garden for 2021? Here are some suggestions of new and notable plants—both...