Robby 
Today I want to show you how to grow blackberries. You can grow blackberries from seeds or cuttings. I’ll show you how to take care of them and when and how to pick them. Even though the topic is growing, pruning, and picking blackberries, I’d also like to talk about how great they are for … Read more
Poplar trees are a common sight across much of North America. With their distinctive leaves trembling in the breeze poplars provide great shade and beauty to landscapes. However, poplars are relatively short-lived compared to other trees like oaks or maples. So how long does a poplar tree live? The lifespan of a poplar tree depends … Read more
If you want to plant garlic, fall is the best time. This is about three weeks before the ground freezes, giving the roots time to grow but not enough time to break through the surface before winter. If I garden in raised beds, I choose a new spot every fall after getting rid of all … Read more
When I first laid eyes on the Miniature Snowflake mock orange (Philadelphus x virginalis ‘Dwarf Snowflake’), I was enthralled by its lush green foliage and abundant clusters of fragrant double white blooms. As a gardener I’m always seeking out beautiful flowering shrubs that thrive with minimal care. This compact mock orange charmed me with its … Read more
Wild mint is a native perennial forb that can grow straight up or up and over. It has green hairy stems that are 4-angled and don’t branch out much. Sprawling of the stems is common. The leaves are opposite, stalked, ovate to lanceolate (widest below the middle), have toothed edges, pointed tips, and well-defined vein … Read more
Chinese blue and white porcelain planters are a classic decor choice that add elegance and visual interest to any indoor or outdoor space. With their intricate designs and crisp color contrast, these planters have maintained popularity for centuries. If you’re looking to incorporate some chinoiserie style into your home or garden, blue and white planters … Read more
Fern leaf peonies are a unique type of peony prized for their delicate, finely cut foliage and abundance of single, poppy-like blooms in shades of crimson, pink and white. Their compact size makes them ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers or massed as a floral groundcover If you’re looking to add these charming heirloom peonies … Read more
When choosing the right food for pupper, there is much more to consider than animal proteins. Like the foods we eat! Fresh vegetables, seeds, and herbs add a lot of micronutrients that you won’t find in animal foods. One of these all-important ingredients is purple sweet potato for dogs. Do you ever see purple sweet … Read more
As spring arrives and the weather warms up, it’s time to start planning this year’s garden. If space is limited, consider planting strawberries in a barrel! This unique and compact gardening method allows anyone to grow juicy, homegrown strawberries, even with minimal yard space. In this post, I’ll walk you through the simple 8 step … Read more
As a passionate gardener, nothing frustrates me more than spending time and money planting beautiful flowers only to have them devoured overnight by hungry rabbits. After years of trial and error, I’ve learned which annuals rabbits tend to avoid so I can have a gorgeous, bunny-free flower garden. Based on my experience, here are the … Read more