The hunt for the perfect tree is oftentimes an important part of family tradition. Buy local whenever possible by supporting…
Browsing: Melinda’s Garden
Melinda Myers presents a weekly column on and about gardening. This section includes information about plants, flowers, birds, and all things gardening, which Myers is an expert on.
Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat…
Zinnia and marigolds are traditional favorites often started from seeds planted directly in the garden. These germinate quickly and begin…
Bring your overgrown lilacs, forsythia, mock orange, pieris and other spring flowering shrubs down to size while maintaining their natural…
Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try…
They flit across your face, hover near your houseplants, or gather by the window. Fortunately, these fungus gnat insects are…
The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year. And the science behind it…
Convert landscape and garden trimmings into valuable compost. Incorporate this soil amendment into garden soil to improve drainage in clay…
Create a colorful year-round garden filled with flowers, greenery, colorful fruit, fall color, winter interest and a few surprises. Consider…
You don’t need a plane ticket, tank full of gas or train ride to enjoy a bit of paradise. Create…
Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as well as delicious in…
Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season…
Dine, play, and enjoy your outdoor spaces more than ever this year by managing annoying and disease-spreading mosquitoes. Use a…
Cancer prevention starts on your dinner plate; actually, it starts in the garden. Growing your own nutrient-rich cancer fighting vegetables…