A Warning about Hoses with Aluminum FittingsAluminum hose fittings can fuse to your brass hose bibs! Read this important information to protect your faucets and avoid costly damage.
The Need for Garden SentimentalityGrandma’s roses, great grandma’s irises, historical perennials, heirloom bulbs, vintage gardening, and plants of historical importance – these are all terms that call out to the sentimental gardener.
Seed Nurture and OriginHow a seed crop was grown and its origin will affect how the seed grows in your garden. Let's explore some thoughts on organic seed, and why you should consider purchasing seed within your own region.
Hummingbird ConcentrateHere is a fast and easy way to be prepared ahead of time for your favorite sweet charming guests without all of the fuss. Whether it's spring or fall, you want to be ready for them with an ample supply of food at a second's notice! Here's how you can be ready.
The Monarchs Grace Us with Their PresenceRaising Monarchs indoors helps to protect them from predators and assists them in their struggle for survival, increasing their numbers during this difficult time of diminishing habitat.
Tomato Trellis Using 4 Cattle PanelsHere's a tutorial on building a simple trellis to support tomatoes even during the worst weather conditions.
Making Your Own Standard RosesThis last winter wasn’t as cold as most, at least not for us, but you may still have some roses that have not survived. Sometimes you only lose the grafted rose and come spring all you see are suckers from the rootstock. Depressing, but look on the bright side - those suckers are ideal for making your own standard roses!
The Garden Tower 2 ReviewWhat a pleasure to get my hands on this combination vertical garden/vermicomposting system. Watch my video and read about this innovative gardening container.
Delightful Miniature GardeningThe wonder of tiny items and plants can spill over into gardening. Have you ever thought of creating a miniature garden scene? You'll be surprised at how easy it is.
Fiddle Leaf Ficus (Fig)There always seems to be a lot of interest in and questions asked me about growing Fiddle Leaf Ficus as a houseplant. Along with questions, there is also a lot of confusion as to exactly what sort of houseplant the Fiddle Leaf actually is.
The Excellent SorghumSorghum is in the grass family and is closely related to corn. In fact, when it's young it is nearly impossible to differentiate it from corn. If anyone ever tells you they have volunteer corn in their garden, you can sound smart by guessing that it's sorghum.
Cast Concrete LeavesAre you in need of a nice birdbath or fountain? Maybe you need a present for a friend or family member? Do you have some rather large leaves and don't know what to do with them? Maybe some nice big Hosta, Canna, Castor Bean, or tropical plant leaves? Well I have an idea: Let's make some cast concrete leaves.
Preventing Premature Orchid Bloom DropHave you ever bought an orchid in bloom, only to see its flowers fall off a few days later? If so, read on! :D
Staking Tall DelphiniumsNothing is worse than watching your lovely tall spikes of blooming delphiniums get flattened by rain and wind.
Juliet Grape Tomatoes. Productive and FoolproofTry these remarkably carefree and productive grape-shaped tomatoes for salads or for eating fresh.
Custom Planter BoxI had an awkward space and wanted to block a garbage can, so I decided to build a custom planter box.
PVC & Vinyl Lattice Garden Arch/TrellisFor those who don't have technical skills or the patience to draw plans.
Adenium RepottingAdeniums are grown not only for their beautiful flowers, but also for their unusual caudex formation. Manipulating the plants when young might produce different caudex results.
Garden Gnome, Elf, or Fairy HouseWhat gardener doesn't like to recycle everything they can? Gather a few leaves, pick up some weather worn mulch or bark from fallen branches, and use an empty container for a rainy afternoon project. Imagination is the prime ingredient for this project.
The Miracle of a SeedDuring this time of year, so much anticipation lies in the power of a tiny seed. It gives gardeners ideas. Nature brings those ideas to life
ATP Podcast #102: Talking Tomatoes, Part 2Last episode we talked about selecting varieties, prepping the site, fertilizing, transplanting, supporting the plants and all that. In this episode we finish talking about tomatoes, covering the various problems, pests, and diseases. Trish also shares her amazing tips on preserving the tomatoes. Don't miss this podcast!
April is National Garden MonthEvery April communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month. ATP is glad to join in the celebration.
Trying out The Hoss Single Wheel HoeDave got his hands on one of these snazzy single wheel hoes from Hoss Tools and gives his full review in this video.
ATP Podcast #101: Talking Tomatoes, Part 1It's that time of year again when our thoughts turn to vegetables gardening, and the first thing we think about in that category of gardening is tomatoes. In this episode, we discuss selecting tomato varieties, site prep, hardening off transplants, and much more.
What Is Hugelkultur?Hugelkultur is an ancient method of raised-bed gardening, one that utilizes fallen wood. It has been used in Europe for centuries. In German it translates to "mound culture." Building one of these mounds takes a bit of work, but it will last for a long time, and it will be a self-watering, self-feeding, and self-composting raised bed! I have built mine in the vegetable garden, but you could have one serving as a perennial flower bed.
