Great Lakes Gardens

One often overlooked tool that gardeners have at their disposal is the gardening journal. By maintaining a gardening journal, gardeners can analyze what has and hasn't worked in their gardens. They can use the information when planning future gardening projects and activities.

Nov 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

Fall is one of the loveliest times of the year. Many gardeners do not realize that they can add some color to their gardens that they can enjoy in a relatively few short years. This article discusses some of the faster growing trees that can be added to the landscape for fall color impact.

Oct 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

Late summer and early fall perennial borders are often lacking in color and interest. There are old favorites and new possibilites that can be added to the border for renewed interest. Let's explore some noteworthy plants for the laste season border!

Sep 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

Grow a future gardener! Help a child develop a love of gardening and Nature. By nurturing their interest, we can instill a life-long love of gardening in our children and grandchildren.

Aug 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

Waterwise gardening goes beyond using hoses and sprinklers. We can incorporate different gardening methods and techniques to help insure the success and survival of our yards and gardens during the hottest, driest months of the year.

Jul 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

The addition of mulch can make a planting more attractive. It can also reduce the need for weeding, watering, and will help to steady soil temperature.

Jun 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

Growing roses might take a bit more work, but it is possible for those of us who garden in the Great Lakes Region to grow and enjoy many wonderful roses!

May 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

We so often forget the lovely annuals that lured most of us into gardening! Annuals offer color at times when little else is in bloom. Consider adding a few of them to your garden beds today!

Apr 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

If you are limited on space, time, or because of less-than-ideal growing conditions, consider new ways to incorporate a few vegetables into your landscape!

Mar 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

[cukefreeimage.jpg] Here they are! The 2002 All-America Selections: Vegetables. Have a peek at what is this year's proven winners!

Feb 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

A preview of the 2002 All-America Selections. This article features the newest offerings of annual flowers and ornamental plants that have been awarded the All-America Selection winner status.

Jan 1, 2002 - Marilyn Burns

The holidays are here! Here are a few ideas to inspire you when you want to buy something special for the gardener on your list!

Dec 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

Many of the plants that we take for granted are native to the New World. The plants of the western hemisphere have enriched the world, and have enhanced the lives of people far away from the lands of their origins.

Nov 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

So, now the summer is over, and the early frosts have not finished the floral display. Now is the time to start bringing the plants in. Here are a few tips to help overwinter some of the plants of summer.

Oct 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

Our region is an ideal climate for growing the numerous bulbs that flower in the spring. Fall is the time to think Spring! Plan your spring bulb garden now. With proper planting and spacing, you can enjoy a beautiful display next spring!

Sep 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

For a touch of the unexpected, add some fall flowering crocus to your gardens this year. These little known treasures can add great interest and depth to your fall gardens!

Aug 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

Purple Loosestrife: Beautiful invader of wetlands and fields

Jul 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

If someone was going to ask my advice on the best summer perennials to grow, my response would be, without question, daylilies and hostas. These two plants are among the most versatile perennials that a gardener can grow. This article will explore a few of the varieties and cultivars of each plant that will do well in the home gardens of those who live in the Great Lakes Region.

Jun 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

A guide to some of the ornamental grasses suitable to growing in the Great Lakes Region

May 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

Have you ever taken a drive on a balmy spring day and caught the scent of a stand of lilac bushes? Perhaps in the summer, you have notices a hint of honeysuckle on the air. Scents can bring back powerful, long forgotten memories. It can create marvelous new ones. This article is going to explore some of the choices of scented plants available to gardeners of the Great Lakes Region. Don't let that stop you if you don't live in our neck of the woods! Many of the plants discussed do well all around the United States and Canada. Come and visit for a while, and be prepared to become inspired!

Apr 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

One of the things I really look forward to after a long and often hard winter is the explosion onto the scene of the beautiful flowering trees. Here is some information on varieties that do well in the Great Lakes Region, with some planting and growing tips. Enjoy!!!

Mar 1, 2001 - Marilyn Burns

A guide to shopping for mail-order or internet gardening materials.

Feb 20, 2001 - Marilyn Burns