Author: melissatracy
Hydrangea Tip
I’m looking forward to the next week of temps in the 50s and cleaning up my garden once and for all before it is covered in snow. If you are doing the same, remember: DO NOT cut hydrangeas back, as they bloom on old wood. So, to maximize blooms, leave hydrangeas alone until spring. There you go–one task you can put… Continue reading Hydrangea Tip
Chicken Mama
The idea of getting chickens was daunting. How could I possibly take on one more mouth to feed and more poop to pick up? But my family really wanted them so I did what I do best: I caved. And it was the most joyful, happy, easy, fun experience of 2012–for each and every family member, dog… Continue reading Chicken Mama
The More the Merrier!
The best way to get through a Wisconsin winter is to embrace it. So don’t stop decorating outside. I love this season. Email me and I’ll help you deck the halls with winter window boxes and pots.
Tip of the Day
Hate to say good-bye to summer? Me too! Today I will be bringing summer indoors for the winter by taking cuttings of my favorite annuals. Specifically, I must get cuttings of Persian shield and fishnet-stockings coleus and King Kong coleus. Once I get those covered, I might take cuttings of all the varieties of coleus,… Continue reading Tip of the Day
Flower Share 2013
Flowers make you happy! According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, flowers are a great mood moderator: Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed “true” or “excited” smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups. Flowers have a… Continue reading Flower Share 2013
Blessed Sacrament Edible Schoolyard 2012
Before/After Fall 2012
Fall-Cleaning Beats Spring-Cleaning
I just finished cleaning a client’s front yard by weeding, edging, mulching and adding some fabulous new plants. I am working on my own yard this week doing the same, as I prepare to host a progressive dinner party we donated to our kids’ school auction. I am realizing as I work how beneficial it is to do… Continue reading Fall-Cleaning Beats Spring-Cleaning
Mel's Green Garden 