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Grapes

Grapes ( Vitis )can be grown for a variety of reasons including fresh eating, making jellies or jams, or for wine making. There are several different species of grapes, so choose one that best fits your needs. Grapes like warmer climates for the most part, however there are a few varieties that are hardy...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-18-2009
Nightshade Bittersweet Plant

This climbing Nightshade Bittersweet has beautiful small purple flowers. They grow upside down (like Turk's Cap) and the petals fold back on themselves with a bright yellow stamen. They are gorgeous flowers but too tiny to see from afar. What I do like about this plant are the bright reddish/orange...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009
Do fall blooming clematis need pruning?

Fall Blooming Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply a generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. They are very reliable...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-18-2009
Can you provide some information on the Kiwi Vine?

Kiwi Vine is an attractive woody vine that tolerates shade. The male has lovely pink, white, and green variegated leaves and small flowers that are fragrant and cream-covered. This species needs both a male and female plant to produce its sweet, grape-sized fruit. The fruits have no fuzz, and the skin...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-10-2009
Porcelain Berry Vine (Elegans) - A great accent plant

Experienced gardeners learn early on that flowers aren't the only elements that make a landscape attractive. Unusual foliage and colorful fruits and berries can be a great attraction, too. Porcelain Berry Vine is one that works on all these levels, with graceful, grape-leaf-like foliage splashed...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-16-2009
Why Doesn't My Wisteria Bloom?

Wisteria vines have beautiful blooms, if you get to see them. It can be very disappointing when it comes time for them to bloom and nothing happens! So if your wisteria are looking healthy, but aren't flowering, you might want to keep a few things in mind. Wisteria like full sun, and a lack of sunlight...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-13-2009
Re: Vines

Hello and welcome to our community. A suggestion would be a Niobe Clematis to climb your pergola. The Niobe has a vibrant red bloom and deep green foliage. Hope this helps you decide.

Posted to Gardening for Beginners (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 08-03-2009
Bitter Cucumbers?

Freshly sliced cucumbers in the summer are delicious and refreshing. The cool crisp taste can really cool you down when the weather is hot. On the other hand, biting into a bitter cucumber is a very unpleasant experience. If your cucumbers are bitter, this may have been caused by its growing environment...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-03-2009
Interesting Container Ideas

If you are looking to decorate the outside of your home, try decorative planters. They allow you to bring living plant material in areas that you might not otherwise be able to. With as many choices that are out there today, you can get containers in about any size, shape, or color that you can imagine...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-26-2009
For A Variegated Foliage Plant This Vinca Vine Fits The Bill

The Periwinkle Variegated Vinca Vine will add lots of interest to your garden or patio with its green leaves with white edges. It is a great filler for hanging baskets and great contrast against the bright colors of flowers. This vine has a trailing habit and will not climb surfaces but can be strung...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-19-2009

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