Gardening Calendar for August

Aug 13, 2007 - Here are a few August gardening tasks and projects that you can do to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season. Watering the garden Watering can be the biggest task this month particularity if the weather gets hot. Vegetable gardens, most flowering plants, and the lawn all need about one inch of water every week to keep them green and looking nice. - 1 Comment

My potted, indoor garden

Apr 05, 2008 - This is my garden. I live in an apartment, so the garden is indoors. The surface is a kitchen island extracted after my husband's grandfather passed away - we inherited it. - 4 Comments

English Cottage Gardens

Aug 08, 2007 - Ok, SueBree...doing some research for you and have stumbled across this article @ about.com - From Peasants to Monet - Triumph of English Cottage Gardens The beginnings of the English revolt against formal garden design in the time of Pope (mentioned on Page 2) received an additional impetus later from the Romantic movement in literature and art -- a movement against Classicism and its appreciation for order, discipline and moderation. In garden design the influence of Romanticism translated into an emphasis on using plants to inspire us emotionally rather than intellectually. In the minds of many Americans, the defining moment of the English revolt against formal garden design is the evolution of English cottage gardens. - 4 Comments

Before, During and After: The Slate Garden Gallery

Jun 23, 2008 - With our patio project completed, my husband and I were more than encouraged to spruce up the rest of the yard behind our house. This is, more or less, a work in progress but we have made significant strides. The final intent of the space as a whole goes well beyond it being a rather lovely outdoor area to relax and entertain. - 7 Comments

Gardening in the month of September

Aug 25, 2007 - Ok, so since September's just around the corner ... I wanted to post the September Calendar for you guys. =D Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do this month to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season, and prepare for the long cold winter and upcoming spring. - 2 Comments

Urban Gardening Help

Apr 15, 2008 - Great site for those that don't live in the country and want to garden. Lots of advice and articles! http://www.sugarloving.com/1553979 - 1 Comment

My container Garden

Jun 02, 2008 - Well, I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, but so far so good. I saw a container garden in Simple magazine so of course I wanted to do it. It's herbs and stuff in galvanized tubs. - 12 Comments

DESIGNING AN ENGLISH GARDEN By Dr Leonard Perry

Aug 08, 2007 - DESIGNING AN ENGLISH GARDEN By Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor Ailene King, Student Intern University of Vermont You don't have to travel to the English countryside to experience the charm and tranquility of an English cottage garden. They are very versatile and can thrive anywhere, even here in the states, including our northern regions. - 4 Comments

Organic Gardening Tips

Oct 09, 2007 - Looking for tips on specific types of vegetables or herbs? Get vegetable gardening and herb gardening tips here. Or read about 11 useful organic gardening products for your home garden. - 0 Comments