Gardening How To – Page 2 – America’s Gardener

The Holly And The Ivy – History Of The Holiday Duo And How To Grow Them

For those of us who celebrate and decorate for Christmas, holly and ivy leaves in wreaths and garlands may be among the first signs that the festive s...

DIY Sloe Gin: How To Harvest Sloes And Make Sloe Gin

Sloe gin is a liqueur with a flavor reminiscent of plums, which is no wonder since sloe fruit is a species of plum. Sold as a traditional Christmas ti...

December Gardening Tasks – Winter In The Southwest Garden

Winter in the Southwest varies significantly. Snow is common at higher elevations, while low desert dwellers enjoy warm, sunny afternoons following ch...

Southeast Gardening Tasks – What To Do In December Gardens

As winter begins in the Southeast, we all experience colder temperatures, but these vary according to our southern location. Here’s a rundown of wha...

Gifts From The Garden – DIY Garlic, Chili Pepper And Dried Herb Wreaths

Instead of buying presents this holiday season, why not make something from the garden? Edible wreaths can be used as decoration but can also be decon...

Pruning Evergreens: How And When To Prune Different Evergreen Plants

Pruning evergreens can be intimidating if you aren’t sure what to do. There are some general rules as well as specifics for certain types of evergre...

Deck The Halls: History Of Evergreens In The Home And Decorating Tips

In the history of holiday decorations, live evergreen trees are some of the most commonly used in various ways. Both Christians and pagans have used t...

Foraged Wreath Ideas: Add To A Plain Wreath With Plants From Your Yard

DIY Christmas wreaths give you something to beautify your front door while interacting with nature. Best of all, most of the items you need will be ri...

Grow Your Own Jewelry: How To Make And Care For Living Plant Jewelry

What gift could be better for a gardener and plant enthusiast than wearable houseplants? Live plant jewelry is a thing, and it’s easier to make than...

DIY Mini Rosemary Wreaths: Instructions And Ideas For Mini Rosemary Wreaths

The holidays are almost upon us. The menu is planned, but you still need a personalized touch for the holiday table. Simple yet elegant small, fresh r...

DIY Winter Arrangements: Holiday Porch Pot

Don’t leave those porch containers bare all winter. Add some greenery and berries for a pretty decoration that will last for months on end. You can ...

How To Make Rose Water: Three Methods To Make Rose Water

Rose water benefits have been espoused for thousands of years. Likely originating in ancient Persia, rose water has been used in foods and beverages, ...

Comfrey Oil Infusion: How To Make Comfrey Oil For Herbal Remedies

Comfrey is a perennial herb that can grow in USDA zones 3-9. This cold tolerant plant has a long history of use as an herbal in cooking, but also as a...

Jams, Jellies, And Preserves: How To Make Jam From Your Fruit Harvest

Jams, jellies, and preserves are some of our best out of season treats that save spring and summer fruit harvests. Making homemade jam and other prese...

How To Drain And Store Drip Irrigation Systems: Tips For Winterization

Preparing drip irrigation for winter is important to avoid damage to the system. You risk losing your investment in this handy gardening tool by letti...

Natural Bird Feeders – Easy DIY Bird Feeder Ideas

Fall sees the end of harvests and the die back of much of our natural plant life. This can make foraging for food hard on birds. During the cold seaso...

Give Thanks With These Plants – Plants That Symbolize Gratitude

When someone does something nice for us, it’s customary to express our gratitude. Giving a potted plant or bouquet of flowers is one way to show our...

DIY Natural Wreath

Typically, a normal wreath would take me at least an hour or better to make, if not longer, depending on size. But for this simple wreath creation, 15...

Top 9 Ways To Prep Your Garden For Winter

Fall garden care is essential for a good winter and an even better spring. Here are our top 9 fall garden tasks to prepare your landscape for winter. ...

Gardening In November – What To Do In Rockies And Plains Region

Every region has its fall garden chores. November tasks for the Rockies and Plains region are vastly different from more temperate or warmer climates....