by Cathy Monrad MATERIALSBurlap Embroidery thread in desired colorPaint in desired colorStencil of desired patternGarden flag pole for 12-inch flag  TOOLSRulerScissorsMarker (same color as thread)PinsDarning needle 2 pieces of cardboardPainters tapeFoam stencil brush INSTRUCTIONS Wash and dry burlap completely. Cut a piece of burlap 12 inches wide by 34 inches long. Fold burlap piece in half lengthwise, …

May and June Garden tasks make way for summer beauty and delicious edibles in the garden. MULCHING TREES & SHRUBSAccording to the International Society of Arboriculture, mulching, when done correctly, is one of the most beneficial practices a homeowner can do for the health of trees. However, there is a right and a wrong way …

Story by Michelle Sutton; photos courtesy of Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery The ‘Magnificient’ lotus is the first to bloom each year at the nursery Halfway between the Villages of Bergen in Genesee County and Churchville in Monroe County lies Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery (hereafter, “Bergen”), where spouses Larry Nau and Lili Liu are …

Story by Colleen O’Neill Nice I was inspired to write this article after touring gardens in the Pacific Northwest just before travel restrictions were put in place. As I was roaming through “The Farm” of horticulturalist Thomas Hobbs in Langley, British Columbia, I discovered an unusual flower. It was scattered throughout a large, fenced-in area …

Story by Carol Sitarski; photos courtesy Pixabay The weather is finally warm and with that we are seeing flowers start to bloom with all the pretty colors that we love. But are the blooms all there is to enjoy? Absolutely not! Some flowers are not only beautiful, but tasty as well, with flavors that will …