Growing And Using Fennel In Your Kitchen Fennel is one of those herbs that is often overlooked, but once gardeners find out how versatile it is in the garden and kitchen, it quickly becomes a favorite. The tall bushy stems of fennel make great additions to both herb and floral gardens because they have a…
Perennials vs Annuals When my friend first bought her home we were talking about what she had just planted in her yard, I listened as her excitement escalated while she told me she planted all these pretty flowers and how she’d have a full yard of blooms throughout the year. The problem was she had…
Gardening Tips How are you enjoying your summer? I know outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of spring and summer. Until, of course, the bugs invade. If you are looking for natural ways to keep the bugs away, in place of spray and pesticides, try a cluster of mosquito-repelling potted plants. Grouped together…
The Thrifty Gardener Series Part 3: Five Ways a Garden Stretches Your Budget! You may have been wondering howa garden can help stretch your budget. A well tended garden can produce for several months, and really help stretch your household finances. It does this in a variety of ways from the obvious to the not…
The Thrifty Gardener Series Part 1: Gardening For FREE, Where to Find FREE Gardening Clubs! It use to be that if you wanted to learn about gardening, you had to enroll in a pricey gardeners club. Then you would have to attend meetings and even pay dues to maintain your membership. Today, time seems to…