Linette What are the best flowers for fall arrangements? Mums, sunflowers, bittersweet, viburnum (fall berries), late season miniature roses are all still easy to find this time of year. Farmers markets are a great place to find fall flowers or end of season vegetables such as pumpkins, winter squash, potatoes, and more. Now is also a … Read more
As an avid gardener preserving the earth and the environment is something I try hard to do. When I garden I only use organic fertilizers and pest control methods. I also try hard to leave the soil better at the end of the gardening season than it was in the Spring. How do I do … Read more
I will be participating in Blog Action Day on October 15th. What is Blog Action Day? On October 15th bloggers from around the world will unite and post about the environment. Want to learn more check out this Youtube video about Blog Action Day 2007.
I live near Bradford Ohio, and right now that means the Pumpkin Festival. Here are some really cute entries to the pumpkin decorating contest this year. My favorite is the M&M’s(tm) guy. He’s toooo cute! Maybe one of these will give you inspiration for your pumpkin decorating project this year. The second photo is a … Read more
It’s time to bring in any potted plants herbs or flowers you want to overwinter inside. Before I bring in my plants I give them a spray down with insecticidal soap, or a mixture of Fels Naptha soap and water. You can find Fels Naptha soap in the laundry aisle at many grocery store. It … Read more
