My Favorite Fourth of July Fireworks
Stephanie recounts favorite Fourth of July holidays spent with family, watching fantastic fireworks.
Re-Tweeting Birds In The Garden
The discovery of an active nest is one of those unexpected treasures you can’t possibly script. Even with summer underway, Emily continues to find nests in her garden. Click through to read her observations.
Did Someone Say Blueberries?
One of the best parts of Summer is enjoying a bounty of seasonal fruits and berries. Read all about the blueberry bush that Stephanie has enjoyed for 37 years, whose fruit production spans generations.
All About Rose of Sharon
A beautiful summer bloomer that can be grown as a shrub or tree form, Rose of Sharon deserves a spot in your sunny garden.
All About Hydrangeas
Learn all about this favorite summer blooming plant and its three main varieties: Bigleaf, Panicle and Oakleaf.
5 Favorite Summer Blooming Perennials
Many of us tend to shop for plants in the spring, often buying only what’s in bloom, but this means that we miss out on perennials that bloom in the height of summer. Read on for 5 reliable summer perennials.
Essentials for Outdoor Summer Parties
Throw an outdoor party in style! Florist, Evelyn Kinville describes her must-haves for summer entertaining.
A Little Rain Must Fall
Did you know that there are many ways you can get a rebate from your county for gardening projects? Click through to read about our example rain garden and its benefits.
Here’s Hillwood A Public Garden
Take a step back in time with a visit to Hillwood Museum, the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, now open to the public. Emily highlights her favorite part, the surrounding gardens.
All About Abelia, Weigela and Spirea
Take a second look at these three tried and true flowering shrubs that have witnessed an explosion of new varieties in the past few years.
Herbs: 9 Favorites and How To Grow Them
It’s easy to grow the most commonly used herbs. Read on to learn how.
Jessica’s Garden: Still Springing Into Spring
Read about what Jessica’s doing in her vegetable garden this month! Included: a recipe for yummy Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!