Live Oaks in March Require Patient Gardeners

Posted In: Flower Gardening

Location: Georgia

Many southern locations are blessed with huge oak trees but in March those trees are not so popular with gardeners. The days are warming up and by March (even this year with the wacky weather we’ve been having) there is seldom a frost danger now. Gardeners

Looking Forward to Spring

Although this has been a moderate winter (by Chicago standards), I’m looking forward to spring. The trees are still leafless and the ground is still frozen, but my trusty cold frame has provided me with greenery and life during this otherwise drab and dreary time.

My cold frame is packed

Turn Over A New Leaf with This Year’s Garden

Posted In: Flower Gardening

Location: Midwest

I’m tired of all the snow. Who’s with me? I saw this weekend that even our neighbors in the south got a dusting.

I’m ready for winter to be over and this is the time of year when I always get big ideas for my flower gardens. Are

Keeping African Violets in Full Bloom

Posted In: Flower Gardening

Location: Minnesota

As an indoor flower, African Violets are the most dependable for year-round color and variety. Easy to raise, all they really need is an occasional drink, some sunshine and a good