Wordpress Author Spring Ephemerals of the Central Great Plains This is the time of year when spring ephemerals start emerging in the woodlands. These mostly little beauties are not only heralds of spring, but the only pollen and nectar source for early bees, butt... Mar 17, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Brambles - Growing Blackberries and Raspberries Brambles are berries with long canes, and usually thorns. They are generally reserved for plants in the genus Rubus . These may include blackberries, raspberries, dewberries, and boysenberries. I have... Mar 10, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Magnolia - March Plant of the Month Magnolia is our first Plant of the Month for 2022. These early blooming trees and large shrubs come in a variety of flower colors, sizes, and hardiness. The flowers on magnolias are well known for the... Mar 1, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Growing Tomatoes - Beginner Basics Growing tomatoes anywhere might seem tricky, especially to new gardeners. But by starting with the basics, they really are not so difficult. While there are many nuances and tricks for growing huge cr... Feb 24, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Trees for Arbor Day Foundation - Celebrating 50 Years 150 years ago, Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton. 50 Years ago, the Arbor Day Foundation was begun. And now, at the celebration of those 50 years, Grimm’s Gardens has become a big part of it... Feb 17, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Plants for Winter Interest in the Garden Now that winter is finally upon us, I like to look at my garden and think about the future. Right now, the snow is settled over the landscape, and I can see what looks good in it. Plants for winter in... Feb 10, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Guide to Picking a Shade Tree - Evergreen Trees Picking an evergreen shade tree should not be difficult. But many people do not think of evergreens as shade trees. They are usually thought of as windbreak or specimen trees. We need to work around t... Feb 3, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Moths - An Introduction 2021 was the year of the moths, for me. I have always been fascinated by insects in general, but in 2021 I studied moths more than any other insect. It was truly an eye-opening experience. Most garden... Jan 27, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Dry Streams - Adding Functionality to the Garden Dry streams are a way to hide or transform water using locations within the garden. These areas are not rain gardens, but low and sloped spots that water runs through quickly after a rain. It might be... Jan 20, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Guide to Picking a Shade Tree - Deciduous Trees Picking shade trees for your home landscape can be a challenging process. I have seen countless questions on this subject in my first 10 years at Grimm’s Gardens. Now, as a horticulturalist and tree e... Jan 13, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author What is Biochar? - And How to Make It What is biochar? When I first heard of this amazing soil amendment, I was very skeptical. How could charcoal help improve my soil? How could I use it in the garden? And how can I make it at home witho... Jan 6, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author A Look Through My Garden in 2021 My garden. Each year, I open up my garden to all of you, via the internet. 2021 was an interesting year, both in the garden and elsewhere. In my garden, the heat of summer played a big part in the amo... Dec 23, 2021 Blog