Monthly Archives: March 2013

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Microgreens: A Taste of Spring

From Seed to Harvest in 23 Days I'm still waiting for spring. Waiting — impatiently — to get out there and garden. But no matter the weather, you can grow and harvest a crop of microgreens just a few weeks. Kind of takes the edge off. Spring is coming. It's so close, I can taste it. For more information, read the article, How to Grow Microgreens. It includes a slideshow that explains each step. —David Grist Read more [...]
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Custom Garden Clothes: It’s About Bloomin’ Time!

We're proud to introduce our new line of hard-working, easy-wearing gardening clothes for women. Finally, enjoy the freedom to do what you love in feel-good garden wear that moves with you. With plentiful pockets and clever coverage, they'll prevent accidental "over-exposure" when you bend and reach. And, thanks to our flattering fit, you'll look fabulous in the only clothing designed by Gardener's for gardeners.       Be among the first to see the full lineup of garden clothing Read more [...]
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5 Favorite Rhubarb Recipes

Want to grow your own? Read the article How to Grow Rhubarb. Want to buy some? We sell a variety called Chipman's Canada Red, hardy in USDA zones 3-8. Recently, we've seen a lot of interest in growing rhubarb. It has to be one of the easiest crops to grow. A happy plant will produce for decades. Grow rhubarb in full sun, in rich, lightly moist soil. In hot regions, plant rhubarb where it will get some protection from hot afternoon sun. Rhubarb will not thrive in soggy soil, where it will be susceptible Read more [...]
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Welcome Bluebirds Into Your Landscape

I know it sounds silly, but somehow I feel like I'm a better person for having bluebirds nesting in my yard. If these brilliant icons of spring opt to spend time in my landscape, then I must be doing something right. If you, too, want to enjoy their company (and benefit from the penchant for munching on garden insect pests) it's time to set up some bluebird houses. Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind when constructing or purchasing a bluebird house. The hole should be 1-1/2 inches Read more [...]
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More Than a Garden Shed

In February, Deborah Norton of Acworth, GA, shared a photo of her shed, above, on our Facebook page. "Repainted my potting shed this past summer. I have an old chandelier inside that provides light; running water and shelves with light for starting seedlings. This month, I added my Bottle Tree! Absolutely tacky and absolutely lovin' it!" We love it, too, and so did many of our Facebook fans. We asked her to tell us more: I built the shed in 1999, with a little help from my husband. My husband Read more [...]
Orchid plants growing on a boot tray with rubber grids for drainage.

11 Other Ways to Use the Boot Tray

When it comes to humble, hardworking products, our Boot Tray makes the top of the list. It's simple, sturdy and contains the mess. Nothing fancy. In recent years, our customers have shown us that the Boot Tray is not just for boots. Shop for Boot Trays However you decide to use our trays, they are available in three sizes: Small Boot Tray: 22-5/8" L x 15-1/2" W x 2" D Large Boot Tray: 46-1/2" L x 15-1/2" W x 2" D Jumbo Boot Tray: 43-1/4" L x 21-2/3" W x 2" D Large Boot Tray Set: Set includes Read more [...]

Variegated Solomon’s Seal, 2013 Perennial of the Year

Variegated Solomon's seal, this year's perennial of the year.With gracefully arching stems and bright green leaves with white edges, variegated Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum') is a welcome addition to the woodland garden and an ideal companion for other shade-lovers, such as hosta, astilbe, hellebore, brunnera and ferns. Although it doesn't produce the riot of color of many previous Perennial Plants of the Year award winners, such as Magnus coneflower and Goldsturm rudbeckia, Read more [...]
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What to Do With Horticultural Plastic

About a dozen garden shops in the St. Louis area participate in the program as satellite recycling centers, where customers can sort and drop off their plastic pots. "Each sites hosts a trailer, brings it in when it is full, and returns with an empty one," Cline says. Steve Cline sorts plastic pots and cell packs at the Missouri Botanical Garden's recycling program, where they collect 100,000 to 140,000 pounds of horticultural plastic every year. Cline, former director of the Garden's Kemper Center Read more [...]