One of my favorite hobbies, next to gardening, is bird watching. I have created a backyard habitat for birds in my yard, complete with certification by the National Wildlife Federation. I enjoy watching the seasons go by based on the migrations that take place through my “bird wayside”. February has been designated as National Bird…

Last week I discussed weather in Wisconsin. We have had quite the roller coaster of weather since then! I promised to write about plant hardiness this week. To have the most success when choosing a shrub, perennial, or tree, the plant must tolerate the year-round weather conditions it is exposed to, such as lowest and…

Found this article from Todays Garden Centers on a study from The University of Georgia. Might be worth a look if you are starting to plan for your summer garden!

Wisconsin weather, I have heard people tell me to just wait a few minutes and it will change. Just this week, we had rain and snow on the same day and now, extreme cold! I know there is no controlling the weather. We, as gardeners, do the best we can to maintain and grow our…

I ran across an amazing resource I forgot I had. It is the Wisconsin Garden Guide by Jerry Minnich. It is a basic book an all things garden in Wisconsin. I highly recommend this book for gardeners, of all levels. This thought leads to my topic. He has a whole chapter on fertilizing plants. I…

I stumbled upon this information that I though a few of you may be interested in. Melinda Meyers, one of my favorite garden professionals, is hosting a series of walks at a gem of a botanic garden just to the south of us. Boerner Botanical Gardens, part of the Milwaukee Park System, is one of…

I hope you have all enjoyed the holiday season! Now that we are in the throws of winter (though you wouldn’t know it by the lack of snow and warm temps), I thought it would be fun to post some plant trivia. Just a “warm-up” for spring. (ha-ha) A pineapple is a berry. Almonds are…