A rock garden is a striking architectural feature, and if you think small scale, it’s easy to build a one in a day. This gardening project can be as simple as grouping a clump of large boulders together or stacking a small tiered rock wall – both of which will leave a lasting impression and […]
Folklore and superstitions have swirled around gardening for years and go well beyond lucky four-leaf clovers or moon-phase planting. Gardening superstitions have been passed down through generations orally, tidbits of advice rumored to bring good luck — or ward off bad — to crops and home. While some may have origins seeded in truth, others evolved […]
Spring is well on its way here in New England. As the snow melts there is nothing more exciting than the first tulip bulbs that burst forth to greet us; even the skunk cabbage is a welcome sign of the changing seasons. To celebrate the beginning of another rebirth, here are 25 user-submitted images of […]
Plan your garden well, and you’ll enjoy beauty in spring, summer, fall, and winter. Get started using these New England garden ideas. With the right combination of plants, a small garden can be enchanting throughout the year, filled with the beauty of spring and summer flowers, late-summer and autumn fruits, fall foliage color, and winter […]
This sunny garden plan — about 300 square feet in area — is perfect for a site receiving direct sun for at least six hours each day. These sunny garden plants were selected for their outstanding ornamental character and for their ability to attract pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and birds, and creates a garden […]
This shady garden plan — about 300 square feet in area — is perfect for a site in the shade of tall trees, where dappled sunlight reaches the ground. These shady garden plants were selected for their outstanding ornamental character and for their ability to attract pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, and birds. This collection […]
Rose envy may be a thing of the past with these winter-hardy varieties. Not far from Mark Twain’s home in Hartford, Connecticut, is a garden that defies all weather. Planted in 1904, just six years before the humorist died, Elizabeth Park is the oldest public rose garden in the country, a spectacle of color and […]
Earth-Kind: Special designation created by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to recognize roses that demonstrate superior pest resistance and hardiness. These plants are own-root, highly tolerant to black spot, and can be grown without fertilizer, spraying, or supplemental watering after the first year. Landscape Rose: Grows low, like groundcover, and works well in any landscape. Flower […]
Believe it or not, it’s time to start planning summer flower gardens. When thinking about colors, consider blue—one of the most sought-after colors for flowers in gardens. Why are blue flowers so popular? Part of their appeal may be that it’s a rare hue to find in plants naturally. And while very few native blue […]
These beautiful lupines, found blooming in Baring, welcome summer back to Maine!
Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a daytripper, a foodie, or a shopper, there’s something green and lovely for you to enjoy from Yankee Magazine’s 2014 Home & Garden Awards.
Looking for some help in planning a successful New England flower or vegetable garden? Here are the winners for the best flower and vegetable varieties in Yankee Magazine’s 2014 Home & Garden Awards. [slideshow post_id=”550165″]
