We’ve all been there at one point or another. The summer got away from us and now it’s fall. We do not have anything started and the cold temperatures are already here. Despite the season, we still want to grow some fun cool weather plants like onions, garlic, rutabagas, mustard greens, or anything else that might handle the weather. That’s where a grow bag comes into play. I confess that with the flooding from the hurricane and the subsequent rush to find a new house, the last thing on my mind was setting up a fall garden even though I had been planning one for years. If that sounds like you too, fear not! There’s still some time to get those cool weather plants going before winter sets in with a little help from a grow bag. Read More
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Fall Color in Your Garden – A Blooming Good Thing
Fall isn’t always a fun time of the year for gardeners. Even those without allergies find themselves dealing with the sudden death matches of cold temp’s vs tender plants, thanks to the changing seasons. Annuals that have merrily rolled along all summer are starting to look withered and miserable. Leaves are coming off trees. Even the hardiest of perennials are going dormant, which is always a little stressful for their owners. During autumn our gardens could do with a little pizzazz. Yet the autumn months are where some plants really get their chance to shine. And no, I’m not talking about those ghastly, ubiquitous mums! Read on for more tips and great plant options for adding color to your home and garden this fall. Read More