Vertical Gardening Advantages and Ideas
If you grow vertically, you can squeeze more crops into less space. The best book I’ve found to date on the subject is “How to
Autumn Gardening
We are well into fall with winter just around the corner and so far, it has been everything under the rainbow. Sunny, rainy, stormy, windy,
Gardening with Containers
We all love growing our own vegetables as well as flowers when the warmer temperatures are here. However, with the type of soil here on
Borage: A Natural Liquid Fertilizer
Borage (Borago officinalis), known affectionately as starflower or bee’s bread, is not just a picturesque addition to your garden but a powerhouse of benefits waiting
Winning the War Against Weeds
We all know the feeling of stepping outside to admire our flower or vegetable beds only to be shocked by an invasion of unsightly weeds.
Innovative Ideas for your Garden
Early this spring I was amazed and impressed after a visit to Dennis and Karen Hogan’s house in Ocean Shores. Their many clever innovations to
Preserving Home-Grown Herbs
Growing your own herbs at home is not only rewarding but also allows you to enjoy fresh and flavorful ingredients in your culinary creations. However,
Creating a Bird-Friendly Backyard
In Ocean Shores bird watchers may be able to find up to 300 species of our feathered friends if they look hard enough. Many are
Fulfilling our Community Garden Mission
It looks like another amazing year for our community garden! I personally have had the pleasure to be involved with this garden from inception as