Ambrosia Apples are known for their fantastic fresh flavor, ripe juiciness, and rosy blush peel. This newer variety also has an excellent shelf life and fine flesh that resists browning. Discovered by Canadian orchardists Sally and Wilfrid Mennell in the…
Envy™ apples are sweet, juicy specialty apples with classic red coloring and a rounded shape. The flavor is sweet, and the texture is crisp, providing a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Envy apple flesh is also very slow to brown…
Gala Apples have a crisp texture, mildly sweet flavor, and classic beautiful yellow/orange, fine textured skin with red striping. The first gala tree was bred in New Zealand in the 1930s, and these fruits are now worldwide favorites. They are…
Honeycrisp apples are a gourmet apple variety bred in Minnesota for an exceptionally fresh taste and totally unique texture. Honeycrisp apples are known for their juicy, crisp texture and well-balanced taste of sweetness and acidity. They have a rich golden-yellow…
Calling all parents and preschool teachers! It’s time for this year’s preschool garden theme for your little learners. Wondering how to introduce your toddlers to the garden? Here are 8 simple yet meaningful gardening activities for preschoolers that you can…
The border between a garden and an adjacent lawn or pathway is an important hardscaping feature to both practically and aesthetically divide the landscape. Here are 7 tried-and-true garden edging ideas that you can DIY yourself or hire professionals to…
Aaaah Autumn. The season of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, and the harvest moon. And, of course, fall gardening! Put your green thumb to work to ensure a robust vegetable garden with these top fall gardening tips for a bountiful…
Time to give your driveway a makeover? Here are 5 driveway entrance ideas to spruce up your home’s curb appeal and create a positive statement as you welcome visitors to your home. 1. Add lighting Lighting is the first area…
October is full-on fall in the garden. This is the month of autumn leaves, warm apple cider, first frosts, and pumpkins. It’s such a pleasure to enjoy the fall season outdoors while gardening and working around the yard. Here are…
Winterizing raised garden beds is an important part of the annual cycle in the backyard vegetable garden. Now is the time to set yourself up for success in the future by helping to foster healthy garden soil and take good…
A meditation garden is a peaceful, cultivated sanctuary in nature. It is a quiet retreat where you can focus on your breath, enjoy the present moment, and quite literally ground yourself. Here is a detailed guide to designing and planting…
September is fall harvest season in the garden. It’s time to enjoy the ripe tomatoes, corn, and crisp autumn apples. It’s also time to start clearing away dead foliage, plant some overwintering crops, and hopefully score some perennial plants on…