Thursday, July 22, 2010
Separate No More: Flowers and Vegetables
We've been watching ornamentals and vegetables blur together for some time now, and I'm seeing more and more signs of it these days, from frontyard vegetable gardens serving as eye-catching ornamental displays, to the mixed planting of flowers and vegetables, to the fringe category of edible flowers. Lately, everywhere I turn, something reminds me of the beauty of these categories melding together. (For one thing, I have some squash...
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Pictures from June 30th Kid's Summer Series - Rainbow Butterflies!
Thursday, July 01, 2010
1st Place Water Garden Photo Contest - Helen Routson
2nd Place Water Garden Photo Contest - Cathy Lohwater
3rd Place Water Garden Photo Contest - Melissa Rivers
Future Water Gardeners Drawings!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
E-Clippings - May 2010
Selecting Colors for Your Garden
Do you gravitate towards oranges and reds or do you find blues and greens more soothing? Colors give us a feeling of either warmth or coolness. Blues, violets, and greens are known as cool colors, while reds, yellows, and oranges are known as warm colors. You can use the feelings created by colors when selecting flowers to plants.
Cool colored flowers will be calming and create a serene...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May E-Clippings Article
Companion Plants
Just like people often perform better in good company, there are some plants that help other plants thrive. Companion planting is the concept of planting different plants near each other because of the benefits they provide.
Experience shows us that using companion planting throughout the landscape is an important part of integrated pest management. In essence companion planting helps bring a balanced eco-system...
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Poison Ivy
'Leaves of three, let them be.'
Now is the you may start to see poison ivy popping up in your garden.
Poison Ivy and other three-leaved plants, such as poison oak, are among the most common causes of an allergic skin reaction called contact dermatitis. Contact with these and other poisonous plants usually causes red, swollen skin, blisters and severe itching. The rash typically develops within three days after exposure, but can ...
Friday, April 16, 2010
E-Clippings - April 2010
Planning a Garden
Here are six easy tips for planning a new flower garden area or refreshing an existing one.
1. Use perennials to form the structure of your garden, accounting for at least 80% of the area. Then use annuals to add bursts of color. Using annuals allows you to change the look of your garden from year to year with minimum effect.
2. Know how much sunlight falls on the area you...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A big THANK YOU to 92.3fm The Tide for the opportunity to share our story with their listeners as a Hometown Guest!
Didn't catch the interview live? Click here to listen then scroll to find Ken Matthews and Heather Klose!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Did you see the article on Ken Matthews Garden Center in the Yorktown Crier? Well, if not, here is your chance!
Yorktown Crier Article
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Check out this cartoon... We've got good dirt!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Silent Auction at our Winter Event, February 13th!
With your support, we were able to present Nancy Peterson and Boris (who is available for adoption) of the Animal Aid Society in Hampton a check for over $1000!
Animal Aid Society -
We appreciate all you do for the animal's in our community who need a little extra helping finding their forever home!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
Storm Alert
Your Yard Has Snow Issues
Snow Damage
Snow can put extra weight on branches causing them to break.
Knock snow off (gentlly, now) with a broom.
Any plants that are split open from the weight need to be tied together.
Use tape, light-rope, anything that will hold the tow sides together.
Salt Damage
Sodium chloride (table salt) on walks/driveways can causing burning of your plants roots/leaves.
Use calcium chloride products which you can...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
3 Quick Steps For Bringing Your Tropicals In For The Winter
1. Inspect the plant and pot for any signs of insects.
2. Spray plants using Concern Insecticidal Soap, spray making sure to get all stems, cracks, and crannies.
3. Spray Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control to the soil . Be sure to follow the directions on the bottle!
Now you are ready to bring them inside!
Call me or come by with questions.
Teresa Cummings
Thursday, November 19, 2009
So, you've got company coming over for Thanksgiving?
Decorating your yard for Thanksgiving gives your guests a warm invitation.
Native Americans, like the Cherokee and Creek, were the first in the United States to celebrate successful fall harvests by giving thanks in a festival of dance and feasting. When the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, food was so scarce that half the colonists died from starvation. After the Pilgrims and Native Americans made peace with each other, the...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
We had a lot of fun with everyone at the Fall Fun Fest on Saturday Oct 24th!! We've got lots of pictures that we will upload here on our blog for everyone to see but we'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all the local businesses that participated in the fun:
Tuscany
Starbucks
Kelsey's Restaurant
Sakura Restaurant
Smokin' Joes
Back Alley Bike
Big Lots
Kiln Creek Golf Course
York County Fire and Rescue
Animal Aid Society...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Collecting Water
Increasingly, water is valued as a precious resource, so it makes sense to collect, conserve, and recycle water in any way possible. A rain butt collects rainwater via the downspout that channels rain from the gutter into the drain or soakaway. With an average-sized roof, you should be able to install several butts at strategic points around the exterior of the house. Even a garage, shed, or greenhouse with a pitched roof yields a useful amount of rainwater.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Who: YOU
What: Fall Fun, Food and SALE!
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10am-2pm
Where: Ken Matthews Garden Center
Why: Because Fall is here and Fall's the best time for planting!
This weekend join us for a huge sale throughout the Garden Center and Gift Shop as well as a lot of fun and food for you and your family. All proceeds from hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be donated to the York County Food Bank. There will be tons of games and prizes awarded for winners from local...