Blog

  • July 30, 2024

    Flowering Shrubs for Shade

    Whether you prefer the unique flowering and foliage interest of Leucothoe and Andromeda or the…

  • July 1, 2024

    Getting Rid of Japanese Beetles in Northeast Ohio Gardens

    Understanding how Japanese Beetles have managed to persist in Northeast Ohio means you know their…

  • June 13, 2024

    How to Water Through Heat & Drought

    Increased heat and humidity along with decreased rainfall can also cause disease and fungal issues.…

  • June 5, 2024

    Shade-Loving Perennials

    When it comes to shade gardening with perennials, there’s no shortage of gorgeous color and…

  • June 4, 2024

    Shade-Loving Annuals

    From the unique variations in annual foliage texture and color to the countless options of…

  • April 24, 2024

    Protecting Plants from Spring Frost

    May 15 is Northeast Ohio’s average “frost-free date”. This means it is statistically unlikely a…

  • April 15, 2024

    Preparing Your Soil for a Spring Vegetable or Flower Garden

    By taking the time mid-April to clear your vegetable garden bed of weeds and add…

  • April 12, 2024

    How to Grow Blueberries

    It’s no secret blueberries are a delicious, easy-to-grow fruit, but did you know they are…

  • April 12, 2024

    How to Grow Raspberries & Blackberries

    Growing raspberries and blackberries is an easy and rewarding way to enjoy delicious homegrown fruit…

  • April 11, 2024

    Meet the Eastern Bluebird

    With unrelenting competition from sparrows and starlings for nesting cavities, and the shift of Ohio’s…

  • April 10, 2024

    10 Keystone Perennials to Support Ohio Wildlife

    Some of the best keystone plants for caterpillar support are trees like Oak, Cherry, Birch,…

  • April 10, 2024

    How to Make Fresh Basil Pesto

    Andria finds basil pesto made from scratch with homegrown plants to be an example of…