Planting peas (or other legumes like clover or vetch) in the fall is a great way to naturally restore soil health. Here’s why they work so well: 🌾 Cover Crops Recharge Raised Beds Nutrient Boost: Peas are nitrogen-fixers, meaning they pull nitrogen from the air and deposit it into the soil—giving next season’s plants a head start. Soil Structure: Their … Continue reading →
Check out our October newsletter. You will find lots of informative articles to help you with your fall gardening chores.
Continue reading →October 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Heritage House in Riverside Park  Fall into Halloween with Dawn! Join us as we welcome guest speaker Dawn, who will be sharing her creative magic just in time for the season! She’ll be designing stunning Fall and Halloween-themed creations to transform your home—inside and out. Whether you’re looking for cozy autumn vibes or spooky outdoor flair, Dawn’s … Continue reading →
Although in our area gardeners treat geraniums as annuals, they’re actually perennials in warmer climates. With just a little extra effort you can bring your geraniums indoors for the winter and enjoy their vibrant blooms again next season. You can successfully overwinter geraniums no matter where they are growing—small containers, large pots, hanging baskets, or directly in garden beds. With … Continue reading →
Many thanks to Judy V. for sharing this article from Simple Garden Life Two Reasons Not to Leave Old Hydrangea Blooms on in Late Fall & Winter “Although deer, squirrels and other animals don’t typically bother most varieties of hydrangeas, that always isn’t the case in areas that have more severe winters. When heavy snows and inclement weather persist, it … Continue reading →
Creating A Potting Soil Compost Pile –from Simple Garden Life “So, what is the easiest way to create a potting soil compost pile? For starters, choose a small dedicated space in your garden or yard that has good drainage. If you don’t have space, you can also use a large drum or trash barrel with drainage holes. By creating a … Continue reading →
Did you know that you can easily save your favorite coleus plants by bringing them inside in the fall to grow as houseplants over the cold winter months or take cuttings and create smaller plants? Saving Potted Coleus Plants in The Fall If you have plenty of space and want to save entire plants, you can simply bring your potted coleus … Continue reading →
Our September newsletter is now out and available (thanks to Judy for doing this).  The newsletter can be seen at this link as a PDF document – September Newsletter. Follow-up posts will appear each week.
Continue reading →These squares were a crowd favourite at the Flower Show Tea. Here is the recipe, by popular request, from Roberta Marshall. Ingredients: 2 c flour Filling: 2 c quick oats 2 c rhubarb cut small 1.5 c br. Sugar 1 c white sugar 1 c butter slightly melted .25 c water 1 tsp vanilla 2 T cornstarch Pinch of salt … Continue reading →
Here is a recipe to help you use all the extra zucchini in your garden. Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups flour 1/2Â cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 3 large eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 3 tsp cinnamon 2 cups grated zucchini 3 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup … Continue reading →
