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  • Is Container Selection Important?

    Choosing a container is as important as the plant you intend to place in it. I have to admit, sometimes my wife and I like a containers looks so much that we overlook what it is constructed of. At times that can be an issue if you bought a container for a specific plant and then you realize that because...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-29-2008

  • Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland in Spring

    Now that spring is hear, you are probably thinking that you can't wait until the snow falls next year. Just kidding. If you are anything like me, snow is the last thing on your mind. People are getting ready to get out side and gardeners are getting the itch to get plants into the ground.. Winter...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-11-2008

  • Hardening Off Plants Started Indoors

    We often receive questions in regards to transplanting seedlings. It is very common for people to get a jump start on spring by starting indoors. Whether they are forcing bulbs, getting ahead on vegetables for the garden, or starting bareroot items, people often will start growing materials in containers...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-28-2008

  • Helpfull Gardening Seat/Kneeler

    Each year that goes by I find that I have body aches that I never experienced before. I remember being in my teens helping my father on the farm and he would make a comment about how his back or feet ached. Of course, being in my teens, that pretty much went in one ear and out the other. In fact, recalling...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-10-2008

  • Why Bareroot?

    We get a lot of questions about bareroot plants, especially from people who haven't had a lot of experience with method of transplanting trees, shrubs, etc. Bareroot plants look a lot different then the plants you would by at a local nursery. Since they are dormant and (most time) don't have...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-08-2008

  • Can I plant in March?

    For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008

  • What are native plants?

    Often you will hear talk about a plant that is native. If you have wondered what that really means, this article may help you to understand. A native plant is a plant that grows naturally in an area without being planted specifically by a person. In the United States, there are plants in each state that...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-04-2008

  • 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

  • Can I Grow an Apple Tree From the Seeds I Get From Store Purchased Fruit?

    Yes, you can grow apple trees from seeds. However, most apples available today are hybrids and will not come true from seed and therefore may not resemble the parent fruit. Crabapples are said to usually come true from seed, like the Sargent crabapple tree although there may be size variations in the...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-18-2008

  • Getting to Know Your Zone

    Knowing which zone you are in will help you to be successful with your garden. Plants are rated hardy in certain areas and this helps gardeners select plants that will do well in their particular area. What exactly is a zone and how do you find out which zone you are in? The hardiness zones are set up...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-14-2008
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