What’s the Heat Doing to Your Yard?
September 06, 2013 Hot, hot temps well into September aren’t the norm.
In a more “normal” year, we would have told you 3 weeks ago that it was time to turn down watering times on the...
Pots & Planters
Planting for Fall
August 19, 2013
Plant veggies now for late fall harvest
When we’re just now harvesting tomatoes – it’s hard to think about what we’ll harvest a...
Patio Pots Looking a Little Tired?
July 27, 2013
Have you looked closely at the containers on the porch and patio?
Some plants may be looking a little straggly and others may have fried in the heat. If so, take some time this...
Plant a Moon Garden
June 29, 2013 With the recent “Super Moon” last weekend the upcoming holiday festivities – why not plant a “Moonlit Garden” in a Pot?
If you enjoy spending Summer...
What’s a Waffle Garden?
May 17, 2013 ALCC’s Tip of the Week has me wondering – what is a WAFFLE GARDEN?
Warm days, and especially warming soil conditions, make this a prime weekend for planting those seasonal...
Pallet Gardening
May 13, 2013
Pallet Gardening is hot, hot, hot right now! Bertha Lynn (denverchannel.com) and I will show viewers today just how easy and unique they are!
Step 1: Find a...
Mother’s Day Gifts
May 10, 2013
I wanted to share with you ALCC’s Tip of the Week
Take mom back in time with the new annuals
The bright retro...
Per Square Foot Gardening
May 06, 2013 This Monday, May 6th, Bertha Lynn ( denverchannel.com ) and I will discuss and demonstrate how to plan and construct a Square Foot Garden.
Square foot gardening is the practice of...
Unusual Containers
April 30, 2013 Unusual Containers to Plant In
Phil and Bertha Lynn (denverchannel.com) demonstrated on Monday how creative and fun unusual containers can be for displaying your seasonal color!
Even...
Gardening Trends for 2013
January 11, 2013 Fed up with the stress and complexities of modern life and more accepting of the current economic conditions, trend setters ahve dubbed 2013 “The Year of Bliss”.
Gardening...
Terrariums
December 18, 2012 Terrariums are great way to bring nature indoors by displaying plants in an artistic environment. Terrariums are also a terrific gift idea for a gardener or nature lover this holiday...
Holiday Gifts that Grow on You
November 30, 2012 Now is the time to plan and plant flower bulbs for both holiday decoration and gifts. The holiday season is fast approaching so time is of the essence. Planting bulbs indoors allows for...