Lemon Basil Grown primarily in the Southern part of Asia, Lemon Basil has a strong citrus scent but a mild flavor. It's primary use is in cooking, including syrups and grilled seafood. Arp Rosemary Fragrant and flavorful, this herb is a favorite for seasoning. It also can be added to flower arrangements to add some extra aromas [...]
HOW TO PLANT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: These trees are living plants and need to be treated as such. Their natural time of dormancy (winter rest period) must be accommodated to ensure good health and growth next year. 1. CHOOSE THE PLANTING SITE: Dig the hole, removing the soil and storing about half of the soil in [...]
Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a pie from scratch to impress your friends and family! MOM'S PIE CRUST (Makes 2 crusts) Ingredients: 2 cups flour (and extra flour for rolling out dough) 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 HEAPING tablespoons Crisco shortening (2 tablespoons for each spoonful) 5 tablespoons cold water (use a tiny bit more if using whole [...]
PAUL'S PUMPKIN PIE! Think making a Pumpkin Pie from scratch - YES! With an actual pumpkin! - is hard? Check out the tutorial below to see Paul making Pumpkin Pie from a simple, delicious family recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr5LFWjfBAk&feature=youtu.be MOM LARSON'S PUMPKIN PIE Ingredients: 1 3/4 mashed, cooked pumpkin, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup milk [...]
EPISODE ONE 9/25/14 A frequent question we get in the Fall when the weather begins to get colder is, "Can I still plant anything?" Joyce explains! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K56emJduYg This video was made pre-editing software, but we still felt you'd want to see it!)
Here's Kathy dividing Daylilies! The beginning of Fall is one of the times of year where certain plants become "pot bound," or overgrow their original pot. To keep them healthy and avoid drying up, we step these plants up to a bigger pot!
1. Fertilize regularly. Container soils are well-drained and usually are "soiless," containing no actual soil from the ground. They will need aded nutrition for the plants to stay green and flowering. 2. If using water-soluble fertilizer only, use the rate given on the package. Most container plants can be fertilized with a heavier rate twice a week, or [...]
If you have planted a tree or shrub this spring or summer, we have some watering tips to help it grow and thrive! 1. Think "deep watering" when you water your tree or shrub! Hand watering with a hose or watering can works well for smaller plants like annual or perennial flowers, but trees and shrubs have deeper root [...]
This is our Hosta, a perennial we have in our backyard. As you can see, it's full of holes, the leaves ripped apart like someone came through with giant hole punchers! This is what happened when the freak hail storm hit Connecticut! A bright and sunny day that suddenly became dark seemingly out of nowhere, dark [...]
Sprucedale Gardens is proud to present Clematis! We are carrying more varieties than ever before and many are beginning to bloom! There are more Clematis here than you can "shake a stick at" (Paul Larson's words!) so come visit us and see these flowers and many more! Facts: Clematis are members of the buttercup family and have [...]