Conifers are trees and shrubs that bear cones instead of flowers. Conifers add structure to the landscape. And because most are evergreen, they are especially appreciated in a barren winter setting. Think how naked my garden shed would look without the evergreens in this image! The large plant to the left is a blue spruce, Picea [...]
A friend has asked me how to grow herbs indoors during the winter. Since she started using fresh herbs, the dried version just doesn’t cut it any more. She spends a lot of money on the little sprigs that are for sale in the grocery store produce department. She would prefer to save that money [...]
Last fall, I blogged about overwintering tender plants like geraniums, coleus and begonias by taking cuttings. Since cuttings from these plants break new roots so easily, I just put them in a vase of water and wait for the roots to form. It’s kind of like having a row of flower arrangements in my window! When [...]