Dark Knight Lobularia–A P Allen Smith Favorite!

Many people believe that fall begins the day after Labor Day. Others believe that it really begins on the day the Autumnal Equinox falls.

Gardening is one of the exciting and fun hobbies that you can enjoy at home and easy to start as well. Aside from that, this will also help you make your home and your yard a more relaxing place to be especially if you have your flowers in full bloom. If you want to make a vegetable garden, it also gives you fresh vegetables that you can use right in your kitchen.

Onions, shallots and garlic also can be stored dry. Place them on trays, or twist string around the neck ends and hang up them up. Choose a dry and well ventilated place such as a garage or shed to prevent rot. Peas and beans can also be stored dry. Lay the pods out to dry and remove the seeds when the pods are brittle. Put them in air tight containers stored in a frost free place. Some root vegetables, such as carrots, Swedes and turnips, as well as leeks and Brussels sprouts, can be left in the ground until needed.

One of the dilemmas of most gardening enthusiasts these days, especially those who are living in the city is the lack of space. But of course, this should not be problem. There are actually some tips and strategies that will allow you to enjoy your gardening in small spaces.

Rhubarb (Rheum rhaphonticum) or commonly known as “pieplant” is a member of the buckwheat family and is considered a hardy plant. It is a perennial plant a good flavoring as stuffing for meat and fish and for other preserve dishes. It grows well in well-drained soil rich in organic compost with enough water supply during its growing period. Prefers a warm climate, rhubarb responds favorably with at least 5 – 7 full sunlight during the day.

Herbs are among the most popular garden plants, and room is usually found for them in any garden. Many gardeners prefer to grow herbs in a dedicated bed, while others like the convenience of a container of herbs by the kitchen door. You can grow many herbs from seed or buy them as plants. Seed is the cheaper option, especially if you require a large number of plants, and it is the best way to grow specimens of basil and borage, which resent root disturbance. Some herbs, such as golden and variegated forms of marjoram, mint, sage and thyme, do not come true from seed.

Growing pumpkins can be lots of fun, both for adults and children. Unfortunately I did not this year. It’s almost Halloween, and once again I’m thinking of growing pumpkins next year. I missed the window for planting this time as I was traveling on business, but won’t next year.

After three years of waiting, your first grape harvest only disappointments you. The three years that it took you to grow your grape vines to be mature enough to produce grapes have all been put to waste because of a single mistake – faulty pruning. Growing a grape vine is a detailed process that does not only comprise of properly planting one and leaving it to grow and crawl up the trellises.

Before you begin your rose planting, there are a number of issues you want to tackle so the process will be much smoother. For starters, you’ll obviously want to consider how deep you should make your hole and how much fertilizer you want to use at first. But, there are many other vital considerations early on that can affect the degree of success and enjoyment you have with your rose planting.

Caring for roses during different seasons such as spring, summer, fall and winter requires skills, patience and basic knowledge in order for you to maintain a healthy and beautiful bloom throughout the year. This article will tell you how to care for your roses during different seasons. As you read through, you will notice how each season prepares you for the next.

Great For Your Lawn If you’re like many other homeowners, you hate the chore of spending a Sunday afternoon overheating in the burning summer sun and pouring down sweat while you cut your grass. Mowing the lawn is not only boring and hard work, but it also puts you at the mercy of Mother Nature, who doesn’t seem to be bothered that you have a full-time position, family, and other household chores when she decides to open up with a torrential downpour. Hiring someone else to do it gets costly.

Lilies bring to mind dreamy images of wild fantasies; sensations of gentle love and intoxicating passion; picture of purity, of beauty and spirituality, of resurrection and survival; marks of fashion and good taste; all propagated by popular literature and cultural and religious symbols all over the world. These summer flowers have won the floral world with its tender, bright petals and the most imaginative names and varieties.