October is beautiful Autumn color, raking leaves, chilly evenings, cozy fires, soup in the crockpot, pumpkins and mums by your front door, Halloween treats, and time to slow down and settle in for the season ahead. I love October!! It just feels good to enjoy the...
Just in case you didn’t know… our Fall Festival on October 4th and 5th will kick off one of the best months of the year for kids young and old. The Bouncy Pumpkin is a big hit for kids 45 inches in height or shorter. The young ones can wear off some...
Pahl’s Photo Contest submission “Blue Explosion” by Jennifer Schmidt. The growing season is nearing the end and your landscape may look a little drab and boring but don’t worry, it’s not to late to plant. The most prominent remaining...
August is the month to sit in the shade with a glass of ice tea and observe the mature garden you have brought to life again this year. Gardens are amazing as they change and grow all summer. A few of my favorite long blooming perennials are now in full swing. ...
Wildlife gardening suits the lazy gardener, as untidiness is often to the benefit of wildlife; long grass left over winter feeds birds and shelters insects, and unpruned shrubs provide good nesting and roosting sites. Ideally, a wildlife garden should be managed to...
