Notes From The Gardens
April 2020
Lawn Care
It’s almost that time! Fire up your lawnmowers and weed whips, the grass is starting to green up and grow. From my experience, there are two different types of turf people, those who care about their turf and those who don’t. It is common to see pristine lawns in suburban [...]
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
As you are awaiting planting time, you are most likely already planning what you would like in your vegetable gardens. If you are like me, you are probably anxiously paging through seed and plant catalogs. Some people love to start their own seeds in their homes, but you need good [...]
The Sweet Smell of Soil
Have you ever wondered why soil smells like it does? Organic compounds in the soil are called Geosmins. That earthy smell is produced by a certain bacterium in the soil. Imagine a whole world of microscopic organisms eating organic matter in our soils creating a bouquet of earthy smells. All [...]
March 2020
A Spring Tradition
As long as I can remember, collecting pussy willow branches for spring decoration has been a tradition in my family. To this day, I scout the ditches on our family’s property for budding pussy willows. Once I see the first sight of those silvery buds, I call my Grandma and [...]
Get Your Hands in the Dirt!
As the snow continues to melt, our landscapes start to wake up from hibernation. You may be thinking of ways to get into your gardens, and how you could get a head start on your summer projects. With abundant sunshine and warmer temperatures, we can start digging around in our [...]
Bloom Where You Are Planted
As a little girl, I was always itching to get into the gardens. Whether it was collecting blossoms from perennials growing in the yard, exploring the woods, or harvesting vegetables from the garden, I had my dirt-covered fingers in it. I grew up in Mosinee, Wisconsin, observing the surrounding landscapes [...]
January 2020
Get Those Green Thoughts Growing
Cabin Fever is setting in, and it’s time to start thinking green thoughts. Greenery has a way of calming and relaxing us. As you are taking down your holiday décor, think about adding some greenery to your indoor décor. You can create an inspiring and fresh atmosphere during the last [...]
