Each spring, red maple trees (Acer rubrum) put on a show with their brightly colored red blooms. Observing red maple tree blooms with kids is a great way to get kids excited about the world around them. Its amazing what is happening in nature as we are going about our everyday lives. If you are…
There are many challenges involved with growing flowers and food in the garden up in the Northeast during the spring. Late season frosts and sporadic springtime temperatures make even a seasoned gardener unsure of when to begin planting. However, as I sit outside on a warm, but cool overcast day in the beginning of March,…
A shade garden under the canopy of mature maple trees is the perfect spot to plant perennials in containers. Maple trees provide an array of benefits to the landscape and natural setting. However, their roots make gardening under or near them a bit of a challenge. Read on to see how you can create a…
