December 25, 2015 Today as we celebrate the birth of Jesus along with the miracle of his ministry some 2,000 years ago, miracles are all around us today of which a few include… – Water expands as it freezes so that it does not sink to the bottom of bodies of water killing fish and […]

  October 24, 2014 With the hard frost of last week, tree digging will begin next week on our array of shade trees that will be “planted” into the nursery holding beds in which small gravel will secure the trees for not only winter, but during the spring selling season as well. The gravel is […]

Dayton “Dirt” Weekly Blog entries by Tom Dayton Also check out our Monthly “Going Green” Blogs BLOG ARCHIVE – 2008 BLOG ARCHIVE – 2009 BLOG ARCHIVE – 2010   December 30, 2011 Every year as we are about to turn the page on the new year, the age old question is “Where did the time […]

For most home garden purposes, a pump which produces 350-650 gal/hr. will be suitable and should give you power to spare, but actual performance is affected by length of tubing, bore, presence of bends or kinks, fountain jet, height of waterfall, etc. Before heading to the nursery to purchase your new pump, gather all the […]

1.  Check The Pond Inspect your pond edges and take a close look at the water level. Make sure the pond is staying as full as it should.  If you’ve turned off your stream or waterfall for the winter, turn it on and check that everything is working fine.  A rock might have fallen out […]

Spring Remove any dead leaves and rotting organic matter which may still cover the pond. Check the electric wiring and equipment and make sure the stored pump is in working order.  Then, in May, reconnect the submersible pump for the fountain or waterfall. Late spring is the best time for restocking your pond with plants […]

Where to Begin Begin with learning as much as you possibly can. Become a “know-it-all” even before you start.  Read books and catalogs, check prices, call water garden suppliers and ask questions about their products and if possible, visit some local water gardens in your area. Location, Location, Location Pick the right location and you […]

Unexpected Edibles Many perennials and woody plants that are a permanent part of our landscapes have edible possibilities.  Some are obvious and others more obscure. Species Common Name Attributes PLANTS WITH FRUIT Actindia varieties Kiwi Fruits better with male pollinator, smaller but sweeter than commercial grown Akebia quinata Fiveleaf Akebia Fruit is gooey and has […]

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Not to be outdone by the other award-winning members of this series, ‘Ellagance Sky’ won the Fleuroselect Gold Medal in 2006.  The judges based their selection on similar criteria: quick crop time, uniformity, floridity, a basally branched habit, and its unique flower color.  This is the first variety of first year flowering L. angustifolia to […]

Silver Mound/ Wormwood Artemisia Description: A fragrant, lacy plant grown for it’s silvery foliage.  It is also a nice accent to fresh or dried flower arrangements or in containers of annuals. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

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Solomon’s Seal is sometimes slow to establish itself, but is very long-lived and easy to maintain once it does. Divide plants in the spring or fall. Planting Instructions:  Perennials Water & Fertilizer Schedule

This very large variety dwarfs other lamiums by comparison! Standing about a foot tall, the all-silver leaves create a billowy cloud of silver in the garden. The leaves measure a full 1.5 inches long compared to 1/2 to 3/4 inches long on other varieties. Clusters of large, bright orchid purple flowers top the clump of […]