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2 weeks ago | 
dengarden.com | Sharon Greenthal
Not all gardens have to be sunny, and not all plants thrive in sunlight. If you have a spot in your yard or an entire outdoor space surrounded by shady trees, you can still create a colorful atmosphere to cultivate and enjoy. Julie Wiesenhorn, Horticulture Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota, says, “Diversity in landscape lighting can add interest and a sense of discovery to your yard and garden.
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2 weeks ago | 
dengarden.com | Sharon Greenthal
Chickens are ruling the roost across the country. No longer just a staple for rural farms or country cottages, chickens can be found in locations as unlikely as the backyards of Brooklyn brownstones or luxury homes in Beverly Hills—though roosters are not allowed, due to their noisy nature.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Sharon Greenthal
Not all gardens have to be sunny, and not all plants thrive in sunlight. If you have a spot in your yard or an entire outdoor space surrounded by shady trees, you can still create a colorful atmosphere to cultivate and enjoy. Julie Wiesenhorn, Horticulture Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota, says, “Diversity in landscape lighting can add interest and a sense of discovery to your yard and garden.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Sharon Greenthal
Chickens are ruling the roost across the country. No longer just a staple for rural farms or country cottages, chickens can be found in locations as unlikely as the backyards of Brooklyn brownstones or luxury homes in Beverly Hills—though roosters are not allowed, due to their noisy nature.
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3 weeks ago | 
dengarden.com | Sharon Greenthal
To avoid using chemicals to control weeds and pests in gardens, lawns and fields, many hobby gardeners and large farms turn to the sun as a natural way to kill unwanted growth or visitors. The process is known as solarization, and is entirely organic and pesticide-free. But what exactly is solarization, and how does it work? The process is simple, quick, and budget-friendly.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Sharon Greenthal
To avoid using chemicals to control weeds and pests in gardens, lawns and fields, many hobby gardeners and large farms turn to the sun as a natural way to kill unwanted growth or visitors. The process is known as solarization, and is entirely organic and pesticide-free. But what exactly is solarization, and how does it work? The process is simple, quick, and budget-friendly.
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4 weeks ago | 
dengarden.com | Sharon Greenthal
Night-blooming flowers have a history of being both enchanting and mysterious. During the Great Depression, people would post ads inviting their neighbors to come by to witness the magic of night blooms in their gardens to bring some excitement and joy to their otherwise challenging lives. According to the New York Times, the writer Eudora Welty, from Jackson, MS, started a group called the Night Blooming Cereus Club in the 1930s, with the motto, “Don’t take it cereus.
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4 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Sharon Greenthal
Night-blooming flowers have a history of being both enchanting and mysterious. During the Great Depression, people would post ads inviting their neighbors to come by to witness the magic of night blooms in their gardens to bring some excitement and joy to their otherwise challenging lives. According to the New York Times, the writer Eudora Welty, from Jackson, MS, started a group called the Night Blooming Cereus Club in the 1930s, with the motto, “Don’t take it cereus.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Sharon Greenthal
If you’re relaxing in your garden and detect a humming sound, chances are you’re being visited by one of the smallest birds, the hummingbird. These tiny creatures flap their wings so rapidly that they create a humming noise from the movement. According to the International Ornithologists’ Union, there are 366 hummingbird species. Fewer than two dozen are regular visitors in North America, with only a handful taking up permanent residence in the southern regions.
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2 months ago | 
dengarden.com | Sharon Greenthal
There’s a peperomia succulent for nearly any indoor space. These rugged, drought-tolerant plants are a great starter option for new plant owners and add a cheerful look to any indoor plant display. You can find tiny peperomia or plants that grow four feet high and across. With a bit of care and enough water and sunlight, peperomia will add delightful greenery to your home.
