Brent & Becky's Blog — gardening

At this most wonderful time of year, you might be thinking less about your spring garden and a little more about gifts for friends and family. We love anything that brings a smile to a loved one’s face, and for gardeners, there’s no shortage of options! Whether you’re making a shopping list or a wish list, these great gift items are sure to brighten someone’s day—not to mention next year’s garden.

Once the winter comes, and our gardens are too cold to grow our favorite plants, you may find yourself leaning more and more toward the idea of growing bulbs indoors. And why not? With the right soil and watering, it's entirely possible! Plus, it's a great way to bring a touch of greenery and color to your life when the world is painted in white. However, there is one factor your beautiful bulbs need that can be slightly more difficult to replicate indoors: the sun.   Light Needs to Grow Bulbs Indoors It's no secret that all plants need sunlight...

Right now, it’s winter prep time for us in the mid-Atlantic. As much as we don’t want to hear it, we’re fixing to get a frost soon. But, while it may mean we’ll want to be spending more time inside away from the cold, there’s still plenty of care that needs to be done in the garden before the snow falls. Here’s what you’ll need to do:   Feed Your Soil Now is the ideal time to prep your beds, so let’s start by feeding your soil! Remember, though, it doesn’t want a “red bull” chemical fertilizer—it wants organic matter. Organic matter, like...

When both the temperature and leaves begin to drop, we know that it’s time to start getting those fall-planted bulbs in the ground. And certainly one of our all-time favorites that bridges spring and summer together has got to be Alliums. Offering bright color, unique form, and fantastic pest-resistance, they’re undoubtedly one bulb you won’t want to forget in your fall planting!   Why You Should Grow Alliums Of course, one of the most apparent benefits of Alliums is their beautiful appearance. Like something straight out of a Dr. Suess book, these plants sport pretty, pom-pom-shaped clusters of tiny florets...