A garden journal helps you remember what you want to do, what you did, how it went, and what to do next time. For most, it’s as much a scrapbook as it is a diary. A garden journal can be as casual or serious as you are. For the more agriculturally minded, a garden journal […]

Newly planted, young trees and saplings need care and attention. The onset of winter and the potential for a light freeze makes this even more so. Trees are susceptible to the ravages of frost, cold winds, heavy snow, bitter ice, and bright sun. Ironically, snow cover can help a tree insulate against freezing temperature and […]

Maple trees are one of the most popular types of trees found all over the United States and North America – and other than being famous as the source of maple syrup. Maple trees can also be one of the most beautiful trees to look at during the fall. Autumn is associated with shades of […]

As the leaves begin to change, and jack-o-lanterns begin to appear on our neighbor’s porches, it is safe to say the fall season has begun. With Autumn’s cooler weather and crisp mornings, planting in the fall can produce a plentiful garden and harvest. Are you wondering what trees to plant in the fall season? Most […]