11 Sep
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Many people think that as cooler autumn temperatures creep in, it's time to stop gardening and start putting our gardens to bed for the winter. Not so! Fall is an ideal time for planting.
04 Sep
The days are shortening. The nights are cooling. Summer is leaving as September arrives. But that doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye...
14 Jun
You love flowers. You love being outside. You would love to get a pretty garden going. But how do you start? Here are 10 tips for the beginner gardener:
- Location. Plan how you’ll use and enjoy your garden areas. Think through what will flatter your home’s facade. Where do you often sit outside or host parties? Do you want more privacy from your neighbors? What do you most often look out at from the rooms in your home?
06 Jun
Last Saturday, June 1, to celebrate Plant Something NH Weekend, our friend Heather Poire from Bailey Nurseries presented Hydrangea Mania, a free lesson on how to properly care for...
30 May
Like humans, plants change over time. Their genes evolve, and their outward appearance shifts. An apple from 400 years ago, will not be the same apple we buy...
17 May
A 2015 study found that 88% of people cited mental wellbeing as a reason for heading out into the garden. The process of nurturing plants — and...
08 May
Many of the common herbs we use in dressings, seasonings, baked goods, and even cocktails have surprising health benefits. Here we share some recent research...
06 May
In recent years, tree peonies have become increasingly popular and more readily available for landscape use. This plant is distinctly different from the herbaceous peony that we are so familiar with in our American perennial beds. The tree peony is a deciduous woody plant with fern-like foliage that produces larger flowers two weeks earlier than its perennial partner. These blossoms come in a wide range of shapes, colors and fragrances depending on the cultivar,
15 Apr
Follow Pruning Guidelines
When surveying and repairing winter damage, start with your trees – they are generally the most valuable additions to your property. As you survey the damage – ask yourself, “Is this tree salvageable or should it be removed?” If...
25 Mar
For all you “foodies” out there, are you aware that there are numerous blooms that are not only beautiful but also delicious? Flowers make a striking, colorful, textural and flavorful addition to salads, baked goods, cocktails, and more.
Favorite Edible Flowers
There are surprising blooms that can be tasty accents to your favorite dishes. For the best flavor and freshness, harvest blooms at their peak early in the day. Younger and older blooms or blooms of different sizes often have subtly different flavors,
15 Mar
It’s easy to buy seedlings, and there are many good reasons why you may wish to start your own plants. By starting your own seeds, you...