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  • Silver Maple Seeds

    Depending on where you grew up, you might remember playing with little leaf-like "helicopters" in the spring. These "helicopters" are also referred to as wings or winged seeds. They are actually seeds that are dropped by silver maple trees ( Acer saccharinum ). The shape of the seed...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-06-2008
  • What are Ornamental Grasses?

    Ornamental grasses have been around a long time and are becoming more popular for their variety and decorative attributes. Most of them begin to show their green growth in the spring. In the summer they will grow their flowers and seed heads. In the winter some also turn a tan or beige color to continue...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-03-2008
  • When should I start planting my vegetable garden?

    You can start your seeds indoors about 8-10 weeks before you expect the last frost in your area. They can be planted in egg cartons, Styrofoam cups and other types of containers. Some people use fluorescent lighting on them but most keep them in a sunny window where they will have the most sunlight....
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-25-2008
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