As we pass the midpoint of summer and head towards fall, numerous plants continue to shine in our local gardens. Two standouts in particular are looking great, adding bright flowers, nice foliage and ornamental berries to the landscape...
Bountiful Backyard Blueberries
One of my earliest memories in the garden as a child was devouring berries, of all kinds, that my parents grew in our garden. Like growing most edibles, there is something a little extra satisfying about cultivating and then harvesting treats like blueberries and even sharing them with friends and neighbors…




With spring approaching and winter heading into our rear view mirror soon, it is time to start rejuvenating the lawn for spring. First off, what winter? We finally got a few frosts, but it has been unbelievably mild all winter long. For the garden (and lawn), that means…