There was a time when “fall clean-up” meant getting out the loppers and hedge trimmers and taking almost everything in our gardens down to the ground. It was about leveling and cleaning away all the leaves and old seed heads. But that was then. Now there’s a growing movement to leave
Maybe you’re like me. When I hear that we’re entering “late summer,” I immediately ask myself “where did middle summer go?” But I try to look on the bright side. I love the fall… the rich warm colors, cooler days, and crisp nights. Besides, “late summer” certainly doesn’t mean that the gardening season
One of my delights of summer is fresh homegrown tomatoes… often right off the vine. I routinely grow a dozen varieties or more. Being drawn to gardening more than to cooking, “dinner” often consists of a plate of sliced tomatoes with little sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and maybe some balsamic
To me, seeds are magical: a little moisture, a little warmth… they crack open and the fun begins! If starting veggie seeds indoors this season appeals to your growing sense of spring fever, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through some of the basics of
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
If you struggle to have a healthy green lawn, now is the time to act! Just stop by Dick’s Corner at Tagawa’s and pick up a copy of our Grey Kitty Lawn Care Program. Thanks to John, our top lawn care adviser, all of the steps to a better, more
Have you ever really thought about how amazing seeds are? They’re little powerhouses that are clearly one of the wonders of nature. Tapping into that wonder… starting your own plants from seed indoors long before you can be sowing and growing then outside… is a great way to get a
