Winter interest, part 2
We’re not sure whether to rejoice over the recent improvement in the weather, or despair over the fact that the weatherman on the television just mentioned “snow” as a possibility (again!) I suppose we’ll take the high road and choose optimism, since it does feel like spring is on the horizon and glimmers of hope … Continue reading Winter interest, part 2
Winter interest
Winter months in Kansas City can certainly be bleak, to say the least. Weeks of grey skies, punctuated with periods of sleet, snow, and ice can depress even the hardiest of gardeners. There are a few bright spots, though, when it comes to plant materials that cheer us up. Aside from the usual evergreens … Continue reading Winter interest
Spring is coming
The longer days and warmer temperatures of March entice the gardener to venture out into yard and get his or her hands dirty. Long bouts of Kansas City cabin fever are slowly forgotten as the realization that “spring is coming” and we can actually see our landscapes. Now is the time to begin cleaning the … Continue reading Spring is coming
Tastebud – Food for Thought
Greetings! We are so pleased to be partnering with Tastebud for this month’s drawing. We are giving away a shrub to two lucky Tastebud readers. Below you will find pictures and descriptions of the plants available to you. You can also learn more about us by selecting the “Go to Website” button above. Options for shade … Continue reading Tastebud – Food for Thought
The end of February
Well, here it is the end of February and we are still dealing with snow and ice! Not that we don’t see snow and ice in February, it’s just that we’ve seen so much of it this year. Here in the far south part of the Kansas City area, we received ice to worry about … Continue reading The end of February