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Seeds & Small Fruits

What a difference a year can make when it comes to small fruits and seed purchases. I have been walking local garden centers and watching what people are buying this year. Seeds, seeds and more seeds. Not so long ago I read that the vegetable and flower seed business was dropping at unprecedented rates...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 05-29-2008
Beauty Bush-A bush by any other name...

How can you resist a bush that is named "beauty"? The Beauty Bush - Kolkwitzia amabilis is tall, about 6-8 feet. It's arching shape is like an upright vase. It's sometimes even referred to as a fountain shape. The soft pink spring flowers are very dainty looking and bell shaped. They...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-23-2008
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
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
Seed Starting Indoors

If you are looking to get a jump on the upcoming season varieties such as tomatoes, onions, peppers and perennials really benefit from an indoor start. A key to success is making sure there is sufficient light for the plants. If you experience tall and skinny seedlings which fall over and die, that is...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-03-2008
Saving Seeds

Every year I buy seeds, convinced that I will plant them all and every one will germinate and thrive. It's easy to be optimistic in early spring, knowing that you can put off the actual planting chores for awhile. Most years I start some seeds indoors and sow the rest directly in the ground. My cosmos...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 10-10-2007
Saving your seeds

Anyone here ever thought about saving their seeds after the gardening season? There is a way for you to accomplish the saving of your seeds the right way. If you liked the way your plants turned out the previous season then you may want to save the seeds for next year. Most people do this but I bet you...

Posted to Gardening Tips & Advice (Forum) by gilipsie on 09-01-2007

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