Primroses....Add a Little Color Where I Need ItThis time of year I get hungry for a little spring color. Primroses are the ideal plant to fill this need.
It Can Be Fun To Breed Your Own ZinniasAs you already know, zinnias are easy to grow, and they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, shapes, and descriptions. But did you also know that zinnias offer you an easy entry into the hobby of plant breeding?
Row Covers and Plant Supports, Freecycle!Election posters are supposed to be removed the day after elections here, so I help. The metal frames for the posters are excellent for holding row covers.
Grow Your Own Ornamental Sweet PotatoesEasy to grow, plenty to share. Ornamental Sweet Potatoes (OSP) just take a little fall planning and you will be ready to grow your own come spring.
Showcasing the Best Bulb Photos from This WeekOn Monday, we opened the Spring Bulb celebration week with the Top 50 Bulbs, and I challenged everyone to post their best pictures this week. Now let's see which of those photos got the most thumbs from ATP members.
Tulips in Every Form and SizeTulips are a beautiful addition to every garden and come in many shapes and sizes.
ATP Podcast #84: Talking Plant Sales and Daylilies with Jon WhitingerJon joins us in a special episode of the podcast! In today's episode, Jon and Dave talk about our upcoming plant sale, growing plants, vegetables, propagating, fertilizing, and, of course, daylilies.
Scilla sardensisMaybe you are looking for something different from the usual early spring blooms of crocus. Try the lovely bright blue blooms of Scilla sardensis.
Little Bulbs in the GardenThe bulb catalogs have started arriving! And what a smart move, as we're all seeing those heralds of spring popping up with the melting of the snow. Usually, it's the big, bold blossoms that catch our eyes; the Tulips, Daffodils, and Hyacinths are what most of us think of when we think of spring bulbs. But don't overlook the diminutive little guys that, when planted thoughtfully, can provide stunning visual impact.
How Deep for Bulbs?You don't need to remember a lot of different rules to know how deep to plant your fall bulbs.
Share Your Spring Blooming Bulb Photos!Do you have spring blooming bulbs in your garden or around your town this week? Share photos of them in the plant database, and enjoy looking at those posted by other members. At the end of the week, I will give a report of the most thumbed images and it'll be awesome.
The Top 50 Most Popular Spring Blooming Bulbs and SucculentsWe made it! Winter is over and it's springtime! Let's celebrate with a special week dedicated to these beautiful bulbs and succulents that brighten our gardens every spring, and we open that week with a look at the most popular of these plants.
Let's Remember the MonarchsLet's all plant a butterfly garden this year to help the butterflies and bees.
ATP Podcast #83: Our Herb SpiralIn this week's episode, we're going to talk about our wonderful herb spiral that we love and think that everyone should copy for their own gardens. Learn about how we made it, how we use it, what we grow on it, and why it's the best herb growing structure in the world.
It Is Time To Bring Those Pelargoniums out of HibernationThe days are getting longer and spring is just around the corner. March is a good time to bring those Pelargoniums you tucked away for winter back out into the world.
The Wonderful ComfreyComfrey is incredible. It's a soil builder, a fertilizer, a compost enhancer, has medicinal properties, is a good feed source for animals, and much more. Let's talk about this chief of plants.
Winter Assessments as Snow RecedesRight now is one of the best opportunities to actually see the garden, while the distractions of new sprouts, early blooms, and weedy patches screaming for attention are still weeks away.
The Best Sempervivum Photos from this WeekWe had around 350 images posted to our database of Sempervivum this week! Let's finish off our Celebrating Sempervivum week with a look at some of the most thumbed pictures.
Sempervivum and Sedum- the Perfect Container Plants in Any ZoneGrowing in Colorado can be a challenge, but using containers, I can grow some of my favorite plants.
Refurbishing a Sedum ChairGarden projects incorporating sedum and sempervivum need occasional maintenance to continue looking good.
Tiny BeautiesI think it’s safe to say that most of us collect sempervivums for the diversity of the rosettes, but it would be a shame to ignore the beauty of their tiny flowers.
Sempervivum and Sedum OdditiesThere are many oddities to be found within the Sempervivum and Sedum genera, such as crested plants and sports. Here we will look at just a few of them.
A Low-Water-Use Sedum Accent GardenIf you live in an area where water costs are high, you might consider making an "accent" garden using various sedums.
Celebrating SempervivumWe open the Sempervivum Celebration Week with a look at the top cultivars, top comments, most thumbed images, and more!
