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.

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 ...

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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