Growing Your Own Fruit

Growing Your Own Fruit

The decision to grow your own fruit is an easy one because it’s delicious and economical, however there are other considerations to take into account. First, do you have the space to grow fruit trees? Also, for most fruit you have to plant two to cross-pollinate. This...
Planting Perfect Containers

Planting Perfect Containers

The best thing about containers is you can put them anywhere – on steps, on a deck or balcony, around a pool, etc.  Plus you can move them around if you get bored and you can fill them with different displays for each season. Choose The Right Container: Planters...
5 Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees

5 Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees

Pruning fruit trees can make them stronger and healthier. It allows for better air flow and more sunlight and can result in more fruit. Winter is the best time to prune because the trees are dormant. It is recommended to prune fruit trees annually. Always use sharp,...
Winter Tips

Winter Tips

The days are getting longer and we’re starting to think about garden season. While we wait to get back in the garden, here are some of the things we like to do during the winter. 1. Organize seed packages to see what’s missing. 2. Check out the new seeds...
Salt Tolerant Plants

Salt Tolerant Plants

Deciduous trees Norway Maple                        Linden                                     White Birch (moderate) Horse Chestnut                       Sugar Maple (moderate)         Green Ash (moderate) Hawthorn                                Red Oak...
Beginners’ Guide to Growing Vegetables

Beginners’ Guide to Growing Vegetables

The taste of homegrown vegetables from your own garden is so superior to store-bought. Here we provide some basics on how to grow your own. Where To Grow? Vegetables need to grow in the sunniest part of your garden (minimum 6 hours direct sun), away from tree roots,...