Ever since the Potomac Library opened its building on Glenolden Drive and Falls Road in 1986, the Potomac Village Garden Club has worked to add plantings and specialty gardens to the library grounds. Last week, they got a big assist from members of the Glenstone Museum grounds crew in finish...
Sorry, folks north of Zone 6. Actually, it only works here (Z. 6a) because of outstanding drainage; it’s planted in a pile of gravel. Mine has lived through two winters with -20 F days. Place where the sun will rise or set behind it for maximum effect. Bunny the Whippet not inc...
Stay tuned for the schedule... Other news of note: Plant Hardiness Zone update: In other news, the USDA has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone maps. Based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual winter temperatures, it is used to determine which plants will survive winters outdoors. This ...
Stay tuned for the schedule... Other news of note: Plant Hardiness Zone update: In other news, the USDA has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone maps. Based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual winter temperatures, it is used to determine which plants will survive winters outdoors. This ...
plants are at extra risk of drying out. Evergreens and shrubs in particular are vulnerable to something called “winter desiccation.” This happens when winter winds pull moisture from the plant’s leaves faster than it can be replaced by the roots. A good watering schedule in the fall ensures...
I’m going to try to keep better records of what I’m doing in my garden this year. I figure doing a monthly garden chores post will do the job! For reference I am zone 6a with a last frost date of May 17. We still had snow on the ground for most of March so my March chores...
Planting By Color takes all the guesswork out of when to plant each vegetable in the garden. Seed packets are vague, at best, and books will have you adding and subtracting from your spring and fall frost dates. It can be a lot to keep track of! To make it simple and easy, I have...