Garden Bite with Teri Knight

On today's Garden Bite I sing the praises of Allium. There are a number of reasons this cold hardy perennial bulb is worth growing. And there are a number of colors, heights and even bloom times. 

Gardeners don't retire, we adapt! Our bodies may not be as flexible as they once were so on today's Garden Bite I offer up some ways to ensure we continue to enjoy one of the most popular past times for the body, mind and soul! After having hip replacement surgery last year I am back at gardening full on and riding my motorcycle again! 

I love Fall. And I love fall flowers. I share some of my favorites on today's Garden Bite and offer up some container options for you. 

If you want to plant garlic this fall, it's time to start shopping! Learn about the type of garlic to grow in colder climates, when and how to plant on today's Garden Bite. I also have when to harvest and the process needed before you start using your homegrown garlic. 

The soil is warm but the air is cooler in Fall and it's a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. On today's Garden Bite I offer up the questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing, best planting practices and some great choices for a changing climate. 

Porcelain berry is an invasive vine dubbed the August Weed of the Month by the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture. It's berries really are aptly named and quite beautiful but the vine can strangle out native plants. It's been found naturalizing in the county I live in. Find out more about it on today's Garden Bite. 

Wild cucumber may not be invasive but it IS aggressive! While the flowers smell good, the vine can be smothering to some plants. What's it like this year as opposed to years past? Find out more about this weedy vine and whether our winter affected it on today's Garden Bite. 

We often talk of providing for pollinators. In fact, I discussed it on Monday while talking about pollinators and roadways. The talk usually centers around wildflowers, perennials and annuals. Today I'm sharing trees and shrubs fit for pollinators and also attractive to migrating birds. Providing shelter and food for all of them! Check them on Garden Bite. 

It was a brutal winter and a late spring followed by 3 weeks of excessive heat. I had dubbed last year, 2021, The Rising for how beautiful my Resurrection Lilies had bloomed. This year, not so much. But did I lose them completely? Find out on today's Garden Bite! 

A couple of weeks ago there was a great discussion on my Garden Bite Facebook page about pollinators and roadways. While it mostly centered around whether to mow roadways or not, there is much more happening. I live near the interstate dubbed "The Monarch Highway" and did some research into how Departments of Transportation are handling the issue of providing habitat for pollinators and taking care of the traveling public. Find out more on today's Garden Bite!