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Keeping houseplants healthy through the winter months can be a little tricky. Shorter day length, lower humidity and temperature fluctuations can add up to tough growing conditions. Follow these simple tips to keep your houseplants in top form all winter: • Keep your room as bright as possible. Raise blinds and open the curtains during […]

The beloved Christmas tree is the mark of the season in many of our homes. To help your tree stay fresh, follow these steps: Fresh Cut Trees: • Cut a quarter to a half-inch off the bottom of the trunk before placing it in its stand. This is vital to a tree’s ability to uptake […]

Even in cooler weather, lawn grasses are still growing, photosynthesizing and developing roots. A little extra love each fall helps your lawn to be healthy, lush and resilient. -Continue to water your lawn to supplement natural rainfall. -Mow your lawn slightly shorter than normal. Less top growth means less dead or moldy grass to rake […]

Recipes from a Garden: Garden Tomato Caprese Salad After a summer of toil, a gardener's great reward are THE best tomatoes in the world. We love this method as one of the best and easiest ways to highlight your homegrown tomatoes! -4 large tomatoes -1 pound fresh mozzarella - 6-8 fresh basil leaves, torn or […]

Between cold, snow, wind, hail and heat, it’s been an extra tough season for trees. Help your trees stay healthy with some routine care this month: Water: We’re often asked how much water to give a tree in a week. Soils, tree species, size and maturity will affect water requirements, but one rule of thumb […]

Both raspberries and rhubarb thrive in the Tetons. This pairing is a delicious way to showcase these seasonal delights. Serve plain, with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream. Filling: 4 cups rhubarb, chopped 2 cups raspberries ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour Topping: ¾ cup rolled oats ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup flour […]

Summers are precious here in the Tetons. Although we welcome the sunny days, sometimes the direct sun is just too hot to enjoy our outdoor spaces comfortably. With a few alterations to our outdoor spaces, we can create shade and enjoy summer comfortably. Shade Cloth is a woven fabric ideal for cooling off greenhouses or […]

Although mosquitos are harmless to plants, they can be harmful to people and put a damper on outdoor living fun. You can help repel and reduce mosquito numbers around your home, making your time outdoors more enjoyable with these 5 strategies: 1) Drain water: Standing water is perfect mosquito breeding habitat. It only takes 6-10 […]

Growing your own food is so satisfying, but the terminology associated with it can get confusing. Here's a brief look at some common terms and what they mean: TOMATOES Determinate: These tomatoes are more compact and bear fruit that will ripen all at the same time. Good for small spaces and people who like to […]

Simple Garden Salad Salad greens are so easy to grow and a great choice for beginning gardeners. There are countless varieties to choose from including seed mixes and single varieties. Homegrown greens save money, packaging and have amazing flavor. For best results, follow directions on the seed package. Water lightly and continue to keep seed […]