Blood meal is one of many things used to create rich soil. It is part of the decomposition process we rarely think about. As an animal corpse decomposes, every part of its body adds something back into the soil. While we might be lacking a lot of what nature has to offer, a lot of … Read more
This is an interesting month for gardeners everywhere but particularly so for gardeners here. October is one of the best planting months of the entire year. Careful soil preparation is essential for all bulb plantings, especially for bulbs that bloom for several years before being replanted. Loosen the soil deeply and incorporate liberal amounts of … Read more
True Geraniums will bloom indoors in the winter if given enough sunlight. Unlike most plants, geraniums have no dormant season when they are not supposed to bloom. A dozen different geraniums will provide a window sill of fun throughout winter days when snow and ice and salting down the walks is the rule of the … Read more
Nitrogen is one of the essential elements for healthy plant growth and development. From being a constituting element of the chlorophyll molecule and amino acids to working as the primary building block for plant protoplasm (the translucent living matter in cells), nitrogen plays a critical role in several physiological and biochemical functions of plants. While … Read more