April 29th, 2011 
admin Bedding plants are the answer to a gardener’s prayer for instant color and faster growth in a summer flower garden. With our short growing season, why wait for seeds to sprout and plants to grow when you can achieve the same end result–and a lot quicker–with bedding plants? “Bedding plant” is the industry’s term for [...]
April 28th, 2010 admin Northern New England’s ferns are spectacular, both in the wild and in cultivation. The variety of size, form, and texture is remarkable, and the various habitats where these ferns thrive are somewhat surprising. These ferns are usually available at garden centers although you may have to contact a specialty nursery to find some of them. [...]
April 20th, 2010 admin Some flowers have it all–flair, versatility, and attractiveness. Geraniums fall into this category, performing as well in formal bedding gardens as they do in a simple clay pot. There are approximately 250 species of geraniums with more than 10,000 different cultivars. The most popular color is red although white, pink, coral, salmon, magenta, and violet [...]
April 13th, 2010 admin Most perennial gardens rely on introduced species and cultivars that have been developed by plant breeders. But many native perennials are additions to the northern New England flower garden. Here are ten native plants for the moist, shady perennial garden. Nestled under a planting of native trees and shrubs, these plants add flower and fruit [...]
April 6th, 2010 admin While it may be true that April showers bring May flowers, April also brings warmer weather, longer days, and our first chance to do some outdoor gardening. Peas, onions, parsnips, spinach, and other cool weather crops can all be planted in the garden towards the end of the month, provided that the soil isn’t too [...]
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