Garden Bite with Teri Knight

Today is Veterans Day and I want to honor all those who have served our Country and for those who have come back from war with injuries we see and those we don’t. Today's Garden Bite is about the healing properties of nature on many levels. Learn more and find a great book on today's 'Bite. 

Nothing says the holidays quite the same as Amaryllis. I love this apt description of these beautiful bulbs I found an a website "Art and Soul of winter". On today's Garden Bite I have instructions on planting the bulbs and also new introductions for 2022 with a bonus on my website! Check them out. 

The swarming of boxelder bugs on our homes and garages means they’re still looking for a cozy place to spend the winter. And YOUR place will do! What to do or not do about these indoor irritations on today's Garden Bite. 

The temperatures are dropping, we're zipping up our outdoor garden chores and moving back in. I share some of my favorite houseplants on today's Garden Bite. Oh there's more, I just don't have the time in 2 minutes! 

Oh what to do with an overgrown Honeysuckle vine that's blocking my view but hummingbirds love it? Find out what I did and the process on today's Garden Bite. What my thoughts are on our landscapes, is it okay to pull something you just don't like anymore? 

On today's Garden Bite I share shrubs to brighten your winter landscape. In the browns and whites of winter adding a touch of red, yellow or even nearly black berries can lift your spirit! It's too late to plant now but you can plan for next year! 

The blend of winter sun, wind, temperature fluctuations, snow and ice can make for a deadly combo for some of our trees and shrubs.  And there's critter crunching too. Learn how to protect them on today's Garden Bite. Catch the two videos also on my website

Want an easy way to seed your lawn? My area has suffered severe drought, that gives even more incentive to dormant seed your lawn because you don't have to worry about watering. Learn the how-to's of the process on today's Garden Bite. 

It's November 1st and the weather has been "balmy" for many in cold climates. Unfortunately we haven't had a lot of rain though... so keep watering. Also, do some debris cleanup. Find out more to-do's on today's Garden Bite. 

Last Friday I shared the history of Samhain, on today's Garden Bite, it's about the American tradition of Halloween. How it started, some stats on Halloween candy sales for 2022 and how my dad loved Halloween!