Heaths and Heathers – Great Plants for our Marine Climate
Heaths and Heathers, much like Lavenders, are another great set of plants for Ocean Shores. They are deer and salt resistant, winter hardy, drought tolerant,
Pruning Roses
Yes, to keep your roses in tip- top shape and healthy year-round, pruning in spring is essential. Typically, Ocean Shores’ last frost is in early
Square Foot Gardening
The Square Foot Gardening technique has been around since the 1980’s. It is a simple method to create a highly productive vegetable garden by marking
Pruning Blueberries
For those of us growing blueberries, the main goal is likely to produce copious amounts of large juicy berries! One “must do” to achieve a
Gnomes & Elves Repair Sleeping Beds
Yes, Virginia, they were socially distancing and wearing masks and last seen repairing several of the garden beds. Volunteer teams of 2 (one old grumpy
To Plant or Not to Plant? … That is The Question!
A common North Beach gardener’s mistake is planting a vegetable garden too early. It is easy to do, and even veteran gardeners get spring fever
Horsetail Invasion – A Jurassic Period Plant!
ARG! … Horse Tails!! They’re everywhere! It’s like every enemy or monster I ever thought of or had nightmares about has been spirited into a
Dividing Perennials Demonstration
The following video demonstrates how to correctly divide your perennials. [Click on the YouTube link below for the video or press the play arrow on
Growing your own Garlic
With just a few tips, you can have a bountiful harvest of garlic next summer. Fall is the time to plant garlic and with our