It’s interesting how just a quick glance at certain plants brings to mind a particular time or place. Many of the plants we associate with the holidays do that for me, and no doubt for a lot of other folks, too. Let’s take a look at some very basic do’s
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and share the warmth of the season. This year, that may not always be as easy as we’d like. So Tagawa Gardens has a suggestion: When you can’t have a holiday party, why not have a holiday Zoom with Tagawas? I’ll be your hostess!
Let’s start with the treats. Remember how crazy it was buying veggie and flower seeds this past spring? Why not “buy it forward?” Tagawa’s has brought in a great supply of 2021 seeds early and they’re in the racks now! These aren’t leftover seeds from this past season. These seeds
It’s hard to let go of summer, but I have to admit: I love autumn in Colorado. And nothing shouts “welcome to fall!” louder than big beautiful pumpkins. They make me smile! Why not take some of the good cheer that pumpkins bring and give it a new twist? Turn
Like most veggie gardeners, I love growing tomatoes, but I’ll be the first to admit that they can drive me downright bonkers at times! Give them the very best TLC possible, and hopefully you’ll get terrific tomatoes and plenty of them. Then again, maybe you’ll find that somewhere along the
I’m guessing I’m not the only one who thinks of the summer season as June, July, and August. Not technically correct, I know, but it just feels right. So if it also feels like it’s too late to plant veggies and herbs, let’s just sit down ’til that feeling goes away. Some veggies
Japanese beetles may be the most hated insect in our Colorado gardens, and now is the time to brace for their summer invasion. They’re beautiful little creatures in their way…. about half-an-inch long, have shiny metallic emerald green bodies with bronze wings, but that’s as far as the admiration goes. Japanese beetles
As summer begins, the frenzy of getting our gardens up and running should be easing a bit. That makes this a good time to start playing detective. What problems are you seeing in your landscape? Are they serious or just a nuisance? And what should you do to take care
The term “Victory Garden” has been in the news lately. It pays homage to a time when our elders rolled up their sleeves and grew enough fruits and vegetables to feed their families during World Wars One and Two, leaving more food to support the troops. This newer notion of
There was a time when I would follow my wonderful Swedish grandmother from room to room, helping her (or so I thought) take care of her African violets. She never fussed over the plants. They seemed to be beautiful all on their own, so I assumed they were easy to
