Saint Patrick’s Day remains one of our nation’s most celebrated holidays nearly 250 years after the first American celebration took place in Boston in 1762. While a few traditions have changed, the ceremonial planting of potatoes around St. Patrick’s Day remains strong, according to Burpee Chairman and CEO George Ball. “Customer interest in potatoes has … Continue reading Potatoes and St. Patrick’s Day
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Replacing Potting Soil in Containers
A suggestion from one of our readers: I have around 40 pots… and I change the soil in all but my three big whiskey barrels. For them, I weed out the roots and all the “junk” that accumulates in them through the winter, “stir it all up,” and then add as much “new” potting soil … Continue reading Replacing Potting Soil in Containers
Did You Know?
Noted furniture designers Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, who celebrated their company’s 25th anniversary and 20 stores in April of 2014, originally planned on opening a Christmas tree farm. ~The Boston Globe, 05/01/2014 Wheat is thought to be the most widely grown plant in the world. It has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years … Continue reading Did You Know?
Keep a Gardening Journal
It need not be fancy or store bought. A plain loose-leaf notebook will do. But, whatever you do, keep a gardening journal. Cut out garden layouts and pictures you like from your magazines and paste or tape them in your journal. Note the names of plants that you may want to try out. If you’re … Continue reading Keep a Gardening Journal