Garden FitMonday, June 27 at 8 am Morning Groovew/Jean Van GilderTuesday, June 28 at 10 am Beginner’s Yogaw/Danielle RossWed., June 29 at 8 am Morning Groovew/Jean Van GilderThursday, June 30 at 10 am Zumba Goldw/Desiree SumnerFriday, July 1 at 5:30 pm Beginner’s Yogaw/Danielle RossSaturday, July 2 at 10 am Zumba w/Desiree Sumner Come enjoy free […]
Gardening tips for March in Jefferson
January Flower Lore: Carnations: January Flower Lore: Carnations Carnations, the flower of the month. Here are some interesting facts about this special, and used in many floral arrangements. The carnation is a long lasting flower and can be grown in your flower gardens! There is a whole sub-category of etiquette surrounding which flowers are appropriate […]
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As the weather cools, the foliage on your tender bulbs will begin to turn yellow. This often happens after a light frost but before a hard freeze. Now’s the time to dig them up, before they are damaged by freezing soil. Very gently dig your plants by loosing the soil all the way around the […]
Flowers, perhaps more than any other part of the natural world, are fascinating because of the many layers of meaning people have shrouded them in throughout history. There is a whole sub-category of etiquette surrounding which flowers are appropriate to give at what times, and to whom. The unending rules surrounding something so simple as […]
It is the season for preserving all of our garden vegetables so today I thought I would share a recipe with you. Many of you have planted a garden for the first time or decided to try it again this year. INGREDIENTS 7 tablespoons lemon juice about 28 Roma tomatoes INSTRUCTIONS Start by setting out […]
There is one garden task that is rather fun for this time of the year… fall planning! Start dreaming about what changes you’ll make this autumn – which plants to move around or new plants to buy. Fall is a good time to plant different perennials, so give it some thought! It is hard to […]
Fresh tomatoes and herbs create a moist quick bread reminiscent of summer. Our fresh Herbs at Thomas Jefferson Gardens are ready to harvest! As soon as we have tomatoes we are going to try this recipe. INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons […]
If you love lilies and black-eyed Susans, but hate the way they’re taking over your garden and choking out other plants, here’s what you can do:Many plants multiply by dropping seeds and by sending out roots that establish new plants. A layer of mulch will prevent the seeds from taking root. But to stop those aggressive roots, […]
Thanks to two of our board members our last musical instrument has been placed! Over the weekend the new instrument was added to the two that were already there. Feel free to play all three, I always enjoy listening to all that take time to play. The gardens are looking beautiful and waiting for visitors. […]
HOW TO MAKE HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS WITH HOMEMADE NECTAR Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Learn how to make homemade hummingbird food and attract hummingbirds to your garden. HOW TO MAKE HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR Help these hard workers get a proper meal: nectar! Make your own nectar in just a few steps; it’s far less expensive than buying pre-made and the ingredients […]
We will be having our annual Plant Sale so please join us! We are in the process of getting ready for our annual plant sale! It will be held on May 7th. @4:00-6:00, May 8th. @ 11:00-5:00, and May 9th. 9:00-2:00. This year for the first time we will be adding plants from our Prairie […]
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Peony Flowers The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom with the fattest, most scrumptious flowers and lush green foliage. Enjoy breathtaking flowers from spring to summer. See how to plant, grow, and care for peonies. About Peonies Peonies are perennials that come back every year to take your breath […]
Seeds must “germinate” for gardens to exist. But what makes a seed germinate? There are a few key things that make seeds sprout successfully, but if you ignore them, you may have poor germination. Robin helps us understand how seeds germinate. Instead of buying starter plants, many gardeners prefer to grow their own from seed. Rather […]
Have you ever wondered how to water a cactus? Most people are at a loss as to how often you should water a cactus. Since they are known to survive in the desert. In this post, you’ll find out how often you should water cacti both indoors and outdoors, as well as the other basics […]
