We’re dusted with snow on this chilly April morning, bringing the spring gardening chores to a screeching halt. But the grounds are awakening! Enjoy the photo blog of our latest spring flowers. Snowdrops (Galanthus) were the first to make an appearance on the grounds of our Amish Country boutique hotel. The crocus were close behind, […]
Selecting and planting plants native to our region is one of my gardening resolutions this year. Recently I read Douglas Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home; it raises very good questions and arguments regarding native versus alien plant selections and the importance of increasing and sustaining wildlife in our own backyards, and in the grounds of our […]
This has felt like the longest winter EVER (although I probably say that every February). The very fact that I am sharing March gardening tips puts a smile on my face as I realize we’re ever so closer to spring at the Inn at Honey Run!
Keep a watchful eye for early spring flowers of winter aconite (Eranthis), snowdrops (Galanthus), Lenten rose (Helleborus), and Witch-hazel If you haven’t yet, sharpen and oil pruning tools for dormant pruning of fruit trees and woody ornamentals. Remove any diseased or broken branches, rubbing/crossing branches, and suckers/water sprouts. Force branches of spring flowering plants such […]
January Chores Here in Ohio, snow is blanketing the ground and bitter temperatures hurt your skin. January is a great month to stay in dreaming and planning of garden additions and changes to be made. Below is a list of garden related chores for the month of January. Wash Houseplants Wash the dust off houseplant […]
Happy November! Save pumpkin seeds for the birds! Before discarding fall decorations, scoop out pumpkin/squash seeds and spread on a tray to air dry. Or, bake in the oven for a short period of time to quicken dry time. Then, put the dry seed in a food processor to chop them up a bit, making […]
