The Gardening Guy

October blooms

Autumn treasures in my garden Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate, somewhat, for the dearth of […]

Lessons from a visit to Shin Boku A few weeks ago I traveled to Shin Boku Nursery in Wentworth to […]

How to prepare them to move indoors Most of us bring our houseplants outside for the summer. Now is the […]

Plant bulbs now for spring blossoms Now is the time to buy your bulbs for spring blossoms. Most years I […]

Get started early to avoid the cold This year I resolve to get my garden put to bed early so […]

How to prep your food for winter Like a conscientious squirrel, I put away food for the winter in August […]

In celebration of Daffy Daphne mezereum was the registered name of my corgi, Daffy, who passed away on Aug. 25. […]

Now in full bloom When I was a boy, I always took note of cemeteries as we drove by them. […]

Start small to build up your garden Tired of mowing your lawn, but afraid to stop? What would it look […]

Three plants to avoid Three plants you don’t want on your property are wild parsnips, purple loosestrife and Norway maples. […]