At CVG, we are big fans of herbs. While they are often relegated to the kitchen spice rack, many herbs provide impressive health benefits. Some herbs can lead to a happy, healthy, and hearty life.
Ten Vibrant Trees and Shrubs That Add Color To Your Yard
When adding color to your yard, the options are virtually endless. Here are a few of our favorite trees and shrubs to take your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary. The allure of a masterfully landscaped yard lies in its lush greenery and the ...
Top Ten Tips for Gardening on a Budget
Are you green with envy seeing your neighbors’ beautiful gardens but feel you can’t afford to create one? Not to worry! Here are a few of our favorite hacks for growing the garden of your dreams without breaking the bank. Gardening is a fantastic ...
A Ten-Step Guide to Growing Your Indoor Herb Garden
When it’s too cold for outdoor gardening (or if you’re just more of the indoorsy type), starting an indoor herb garden is a relatively simple way to grow plants and flavorful ingredients no matter the season. And you don’t need much space or supplies to ...
How to Start Seedlings When It’s Still Cold Outside
Just because you’re still sledding and shoveling the sidewalk doesn’t mean it’s too early to prepare your garden for spring. Yes, really! You’ll get a big head start on your yearly harvest by growing seedlings indoors. Once the gardening itch begins, it ...
What To Do With Your Fall Fruits and Veggies
As we advance into autumn, your favorite fall fruits and veggies are ready for harvesting. But what do you do with an abundance of fresh cornucopia-worthy produce? You spent spring and summer planting, watering, weeding, and tending to your ...
The Magnificent History of Chrysanthemums
Autumn is a season of joyfulness, prosperity, and kinship. And no other flower symbolized those traits better than the chrysanthemum. Learn why this blossoming beauty is known as the Flower of Fall. _______________________________________________________ ...
How to Effectively Use Trees and Shrubs for Privacy
They say good fences make good neighbors. But you want more than just a traditional fence. Here are a few ways to create a prettier, more natural-looking privacy barrier using trees and shrubs. Sometimes you just need a little separation from the ...