by Heather | Apr 3, 2009 | Blog, gardening, ponds
Last summer I did a series of articles on pond building. Then a couple of weeks ago my mom brought a floating pond island to my attention. Pond islands have lots of benefits. First, they add great color and foliage to the pond that the fish can’t get at to kill...
by Heather | Mar 27, 2009 | Blog, gardening
Every spring gardeners everywhere compete to see who can get the earliest tomatoes, or the first corn of the season. Wall of Water and similar products are sold specifically for this reason. Another option for frugal gardeners is the cold frame. A cold frame is...
by Heather | Mar 20, 2009 | Blog, frugal gardening, gardening
There are lots of kits available to start seeds in specially built ‘green houses’ with pricey mini pots, but some of the commercial option are way out of my budget. I like to provide bottom water for my seedlings–it ensures even water for sprouting...
by Heather | Mar 13, 2009 | Blog, frugal gardening, gardening
In these lean economic times, everyone is concerned about money, even if you haven’t lost your job recently, many families are facing a rising cost of living even while pay freezes are being implemented all over. That doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade...
by Heather | Mar 6, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Snow may be falling again outside, but the daffodils and crocuses I planted are still brightening up my yard–at least in a couple of places. Despite the fact that winter is not quite finished with much of the country, it’s time to think ahead to spring...
by Heather | Feb 27, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Nichole asked last week about how much to prune roses. There are lots of thoughts about this, but it’s hard to kill a rose bush with pruning, so don’t be afraid to jump right in. There are several reasons to prune roses. First, it is important to cut out...
