"Christmas Decorating"

Christmas is here and it's time to start decorating! Why not get out in your yard and see all of nature's natural decorating tools? We'll be making pine cone ornaments, wrapping packages, making special food treats for our feathered friends, creating evergreen swags, making seed paper ornaments, and I'll show you some great gift giving ideas. Use the beauty that's right outside your door. It's fun for the family and easier on your wallet. I have included the planting instructions to put on your tags for your gifts. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!

Planting Instructions for Bulbs in soil:
Place soil in pot about ¾ deep. Place your bulb in the soil
and add additional soil around it leaving your bulb partially
exposed. Add some water and place in a dark space until
your bulb starts to sprout. Then place it in a sunny location.
Add water as needed but don’t over water it.


Planting Instructions for Bulbs in stones:
Fill your container with water until it reaches just
below your bulbs. Keep in a dark place until your bulbs
start to sprout. Then place in a sunny location.
Check on your water level and make sure it stays
right below your bulbs.


Planting your seed paper:
Soak your see paper ornament in water and then
plant ½ inch deep in soil once the danger of the last
frost has passed. Keep warm and moist until
the seeds germinate. The paper will recycle into the soil.

"A Very Berry Adventure"

On this episode of How Does Your Garden Grow? I took a trip to The Blueberry Farm in Walker County, GA. Joe and Simone Kilpatrick own and run the farm. I love blueberries so much ,and I've wanted to start my own bushes for some time now. So Joe told me all about how to plant and nurture my berry bushes, and I even learned about blackberries as well. After getting my young seedlings, I then went home and put them in the ground. I am happy to say they have grown a bit since I planted them last fall. I even had a few blackberries this summer! Planting blueberries does take a lot of patience since it takes at least 3 years for your bushes to start producing. But, once they do, your patience will be rewarded! Try planting some for yourself.

"Fall Decorating"

Fall is here and it's time to get out those pumpkins and cornstalks and ornamental corn! I love this time of the year. You can make your yard come alive with fall decorations. On this show, I make some cute and simple scare crows using items I already had at home. I also show you some neat ways to make your outdoor fall party even more fun. And to go along with it, I throw in some pumpkin trivia to test your knowledge on the subject. So join us for a lot of fall fun on this episode of How Does Your Garden Grow?

"Fall Planting"

Winter will be here soon and it’s time to get those spring bulbs in the ground to start hibernating. On this episode, I will show you several ways to plant your daffodil and tulip bulbs. Then to bring some more color and beauty to the garden this spring, I will plant some lovely azaleas. Try some in your own garden. They will bring you great happiness when you see them start to bloom this spring. I also show you how to plant easy and hardy knock out roses. I love these because they don't take a lot of effort, but they reward you anyway with their vibrant color. And don't forget about your feathered friends this time of year. Take the time to clean out your birdhouses so they will have a nice clean area to build again in the spring. I hope you enjoy the show and that you will take the time to get your garden all cozy for the winter!

"Fall Festival of Flowers"

Nothing says fall like a beautiful mum! Today they come in a wide assortment of colors and types. And if you live in a warmer climate like me, you can keep your mums coming back every year. On today’s show you will learn all about these gorgeous flowers along with that traditional cool season flower the pansy. That cute little flower with the little face is the perfect addition to your fall and spring bed. And for a special touch to your fall garden, try planting some ornamental kale and cabbage. These unique plants produce a rich vibrant color and are smiling at you all through the winter! For an added bonus, I will show you how to save those summer flowers by pressing them and using them for greeting cards. So tune in for our “Fall Festival of Flowers”.

"Going Green" - Recycling in Your Garden

On this show I wanted to show different ways we can help our planet by recycling household products and using them in the garden. Many of the ideas I show use plastic soda bottles and water bottles, soda cans, and milk jugs. I even have a super simple idea to take an old T-shirt and turn it into a handy tote bag. Great to use when picking vegetables. I also wanted to show a couple of ways to take old furniture or pieces of furniture and turn them into handy items that are not only functional, but they look pretty in your garden. My biggest project today was to create a compost bin out of a large rubber trash can. A wonderful way to use up kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into nutritious food for your plants and vegetables. I hope you will take the time to think about what you can do to help conserve and waste less in order to help our world.