March 16th, 2010 
Don Belvedere Team Impatiens is just one of 500 species in the plant family Balsaminaecae, which includes the old-fashioned garden balsam and the newer hybrid New Guinea impatiens, introduced in 1989. Also known as Busy Lizzy and Touch-me-not, the impatiens is “impatient”, as the slightest touch will cause ripe seedpods to open and scatter seeds to the wind. [...]
February 17th, 2010 Don Belvedere Team Starting leeks from seeds, properly keeping snow off shrubs, and giving cut flowers the right care are some of the gardening tips for this month. Long-season alliums, such as leeks and onions, should be started from seed now. They need 10 to 12 weeks of growth indoors before they go in the garden. Sprinkle the [...]
February 2nd, 2010 Don Belvedere Team Although traditional, red roses aren’t the only way to say “be mine” this February 14. Tulips, carnations, azaleas, and exotic flowers such as cineraria are catching up with roses in popularity as flowers for St. Valentine’s Day. If you want to give roses, but can’t afford the high price tag for long-stemmed reds, why not [...]
January 26th, 2010 Don Belvedere Team Testing seeds you’ve saved, making cuttings of African violets, brushing snow from shrubs, and watering properly are some of the gardening tips for this month. Once you’ve trained birds to come to your feeders, make sure and keep them stocked with high quality bird seed and suet. Poor quality seeds, which are often cheap, often [...]
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