This Saturday (Dec 14) on The Garden Spot, we will continue our unique broadcasting theme in these last weeks of 2019 as we read particular articles that generate special memories and a little “Christmas spirit”. If you missed the broadcast from Dec 7, 2019, here is a link to that blog. The Garden Spot can […]

The Garden Spot has special programming scheduled for the three Saturdays mornings before Christmas (Dec 7, 14, 21). Alice will be reading and discussing several heartwarming topics and soliciting listener participation with their own  stories and remembrances.  These conversations will be started with a reading of articles written by Mavis Longfellow (mother of Alice Longfellow) […]

Move house plants and tropicals inside, or at least under cover, for a couple of days.  Be prepared to cover annuals, tender vegetables, and mums (those with open blooms only, buds won’t be damaged). See our list below. Use sheets, blankets, or burlap to cover, as they are breathable.  Never use plastic to cover plants.  […]

Everything tastes better with garlic!  Easy to grow, garlic is also a host to many beneficial insects. Read more about this easy-to-grow vegetable. Garlic, along with other members of the onion family, are great pollinating plants.  They attract many types of bees and other pollinating insects.  Garlic, onion, chives, and ornamental alliums can be planted […]

Weather challenges the past few winters has frustrated gardeners when it comes to their mophead hydrangeas not blooming. Seven criteria are necessary for healthy plants, with #4 and #7 being the most common reasons for failure. In order for any plant to bloom, it has to be healthy.  That means the plant is getting enough […]