Sherri Ribbey

3 weeks ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Help hungry hummingbirds this season!Many hummingbirds make the long trip from Mexico or CentralAmerica to as far north as Canada every year and will be showingup in gardens along the route soon. Hanging a feeder in springprovides energy for these tiny travelers as they migrate and is areliable supplement to the nectar and insects they eat later in theseason. Follow these feeding tips to keep hummingbirds visitingyour garden year after year.

1 month ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Introducing our 2025 Container Challenge Winners!Don’t get stuck with the same old container combinations year after year. If you’re on the hunt for some fresh ideas and inspiration, look no further! You’ll find a unique collection of reader-designed containers in this article. It’s a showcase of our readers’ creativity and flair. One of them may be just what you need to jump-start your own container creations.

1 month ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Designing a drought-tolerant landscapeStarting a garden from scratch is a big challenge. But it was one that garden designer Rebecca Sweet looked forward to when she and her husband, Tom Urban, moved to Granite Bay, California, 7 years ago. The 1-acre property had plenty of room and potential, so she brought a rental truck full of plants from the old garden and started ticking off others that had been on her wish list.

2 months ago | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

Spring in bloom at Dunham Massie FarmA warm welcome and beautiful spring gardens greet visitors to Dean and Cam Williams’ Dunham Massie Farm in zone 7 Virginia. Summers are hot and extra humid in this area, so the garden’s focus is on spring, with all its fresh new growth bursting with life. Nothing’s wasted here, and recycling is a high priority so you’ll see lots of fallen tree limbs, stumps and found items put to work.

Jan 23, 2025 | gardengatemagazine.com | Sherri Ribbey

2025’s best new annuals & tender perennialsGet ready to meet your new garden must-haves for 2025! This year’s lineup of new plant introductions is packed with show-stopping annuals and tender perennials. From vibrant container fillers to border-brightening beauties, these fresh varieties will inspire. Let’s dive in!With a wide, spreading habit and loads of flowers, Monarch Magic has plenty for butterflies to feast on from spring to frost.