February’s full moon, named the ‘Snow Moon’ related to it’s timing in a typically snowy month in our Northern Hemisphere, showed it’s glory the last Saturday of the month. This same moon is also called the ‘Hunger Moon’ for the challenge of food over the bleak winter season. This past winter has … Continue Reading ››Happy Thanksgiving
Abundant shade from 4 mature trees now equals a thick mat of color on the ground. Autumn, defined in the Oxford language dictionary is ‘the third season of a year when crops and fruit are gathered and leaves fall.’ Indeed, they do.
Fallen … Continue Reading ››Grow Your Own Apples
If you love picking your own fruit, maybe it’s time to plant some apple trees! Whether you’re looking for fresh eating, sauce, or pie, we have an apple for you. Here’s our quick guide to growing apple trees right in your own backyard.
Where to Plant Apple Trees
Choose a spot in full sun with … Continue Reading ››
What’s Going on with My Evergreens? How to Spot Winter Burn
As spring unfolds, winter injury to landscape plants rears its ugly head. One common type of damage is the dreaded winter burn. Winter burn shows up as red, brown, yellow, or bleached looking foliage on many common evergreens. Boxwood and arborvitae are especially prone but spruce, pine, and others are also vulnerable. Note … Continue Reading ››
September Garden Tasks
September is here, but that doesn't mean that the season is over. In fact, now that hot weather is settling down, it's the perfect time to get some things done in the garden. Here's our quick list of September garden tasks:
September Garden Tasks
Plant At the risk of sounding like a broken record- fall … Continue Reading ››