There’s nothing like a stroll through the gardens in the fall — we consider it a must-do activity in Amish Country. Our horticulturist, Ashley, works year round behind the scenes to keep the landscape looking its best. With each season comes the chance to grow something new and exciting, to try to top last season’s beauty. Fall […]
Chilly mornings, the smell of crushed leaves, and signs along the road for pumpkin patches signal that fall is near. As any seasonal change approaches, I take time to evaluate the gardens, camera in hand, noting changes to be made, tracking plant performance, and revamping my to-do lists. Now that I’ve finished this season’s evaluation, […]
Ashley’s Gardening Tip – June 10 Favorite Flowering Plants – Summer Shrubs: 1. Summer Wine Ninebark-Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’ 2. Chaste Tree-Vitex agnus-castus var. latifolia 3. Hydrangea – Oakleaf hydrangea-Hydrangea quercifolia, Bigleaf hydrangea- Hydrangea macrophylla, Panicle hydrangea– Hydrangea paniculata 4. Virginia sweetspire- Itea virginica 5. Bluebeard-Caryopteris x clandonensis Perennials: 6. Salvia 7. Catmint-Nepeta 8. Turtlehead –Chelone […]
Recycle your Christmas tree by using it as a bird feeding station outdoors. String popcorn, unshelled, unsalted peanuts, seed, raisins, and suet throughout the branches. They’ll appreciate the food and shelter during the winter season.
Winter in Ohio causes many of us gardeners to move our focus indoors. Below are a few tips for indoor houseplants: If you purchase any new houseplants, be sure to cover and protect them during transport. Exposure to icy temperatures can cause injury. Use tepid water when watering houseplants. Cold tap water may shock plants. […]