Family Garden: How to Build a Strong Relationship with Your ChildWhen I was a little girl, I would work with my grandmother in her garden on the south side of her house, learning how to pick cherry tomatoes and spy the worms that destroyed the tomato plants. She also had a flower garden, which included columbines and sunflowers. I would…
10 Edibles That Look Great in Hanging Baskets and ContainersWith edible landscaping, we try to use landscape design principles in our gardens. One of these is using multiple dimensions and porch rail planters or hanging baskets can be a fabulous way of bring the plants up a level. Even beginning gardeners can take their garden to the next level…
5 Winter Gardening TipsYou might think that January isn't the right time to start thinking about gardening tips since it is the coldest month of the year. But really it is exactly the right time to start getting things ready. There is so much to do to get ready for the upcoming season.…
How to Make a Terrarium in a Mason JarMy kids have been begging me for a houseplant, but I've been reluctant to give them any until now. Since I've started working with succulents, though, I realized that a little plant might be a nice thing for them to have in their rooms. I've been kicking around…
Flower Gardens: The Perfect Family-Friendly Fall Activityme • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities
Fall Activities—Whether you live near botanical gardens, flower gardens, large fields with wild flowers, or garden stores, taking your family to see the flowers this month is the perfect way to kick off fall. First the flowers, then the leaves, and then the pumpkins. Thirsty for some apple…
