It’s Tea Time. June is the last meeting of our calendar year. That is when we always have our afternoon tea with scrumptious goodies, steaming cups of tea (except when the circuit breakers blow!) and sparkling socializing. This year, though…it’s a little different. So, grab your favorite teacup, fill it with the beverage of your choice, […]
We all get hungry and need nourishment to live. Plants, too. Plants in the ground might get by without food, but for container plants, it is essential. Food and water—take Goldilocks’s advice: not too much, not too little, just right. So, let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for our plant babies. Fertilizer […]
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! When you see certain words, run the other direction as they generally indicate you are looking at a plant thug. Those are the plants that look good at first but threaten your sanity in a year or two. You can find these at garden centers all over. The plant might be ornamental […]
Hold on to your hats—don’t lose them! Even though we aren’t able to use them this year, we plan on gathering for our afternoon tea next year. We all miss the fun of it now, but anticipation will make next year’s even better. For now, just remember past teas we’ve had while planning which hat, […]
Summer afternoon, summer afternoon;to me those have always been the twomost beautiful words in the English language. Henry James Midwesterners are blessed with four distinct and beautiful seasons. Do you have a favorite? For many the answer is summer. Long days, warm nights, friends, family, gardens, picnics, concerts, beaches, trips and more…we happily make the […]
Now that we have our tomatoes planted and growing, let’s consider tomato care. That would be watering, feeding, staking, pruning and disease control. Watering: The first and probably most important consideration is watering. Tomatoes require regular, consistent watering—infrequent, but deep is the best. The amount should equal about 1” (including rainfall) of water per week […]
Native plants often have a reputation for being “aggressive”, “thuggish”, or “weedy”. Sometimes this reputation is earned. Common milkweed, for example, is great for monarchs, but can be a real pain for a gardener to try to control (only plant this particular variety if you have lots of space and an informal style!). And it […]
Our plant auction is back AND going virtual with an online sale this year! Plant Sale — MAY 11 – June 8 Spring is here! Plants are popping their heads out everywhere and screaming to be divided. Since our annual auction remains on hold, how about a REAL plant sale held virtually on IDGC’s Plant […]
June is planting time. Your dreams have now come to fruition. Sit back and enjoy your garden colors and blooms. ANNUALS Annuals are great to fill in the spaces your perennials, shrubs and trees leave. Remember which annuals you planted last year and watch for seedlings of those annuals (and make a note or list for next […]
Elizabeth S— 9Lauren Y—14Diane S—17Mary G—19Liz G—25 A birthday is like a lovely flower that blooms in life’s garden and may that special blossom be bright especially today. June’s birth month flowers are among the most fragrant of all, the rose and the honeysuckle. Learn more about the meaning of these colorful beauties. THE ROSE There’s a reason […]