Thunder Ridge is a privately owned and
maintained garden in south central Wisconsin
(formerly zone 4b, now zone 5, thanks to
global warming!). Our land includes several
perennial/annual flower beds, including
over 40 named iris varieties, an 80x30 vegetable
bed, an orchard, an oak/conifer forest,
and 25 acres maintained in the federal government's
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). I have
a Master Gardener Certification from the
University of Massachusetts.
We do our best to be primarily organic.
Anything that is for consumption, including
vegetables, fruit and edible flowers is
always grown organically. This site provides
articles and growing information for the
area, including organic controls that prove
successful. We also have irises available
for sale and trade during the summer. Thunder
Ridge Gardens is proud to offer the very
best vegetables, herbs, flowers and seeds
from the finest gardening retailers. We've
brought together the best plants and products
from Henry Fields, Gardens
Alive, Plow and Hearth, White Flower Farm and Dutch Gardens.
20% OFF White Flower Farm Gift Certificates for Valentine's Day! Use Coupon Code: "AS309"!
Time to start thinking about spring planting! Gardener's Supply has everything you need.
Even the biggest, heaviest blooms like peonies can hold their heads high with the help of these polyethylene-coated steel flower supports. Sturdy grids support stems from below and help keep blossoms...
Plastic-coated aluminum flower support rings are perfect for yarrow, foxgloves, mums, tall sedums and more. Rings can be adjusted up and down as plants grow. Ring diameter is 10-12".
You'll appreciate the versatility of these natural willow trellises in the garden. These plant supports expand and contract like an accordion, so they can be set up as squat or as tall as you like.
For 25 years, our garden carts have been a beloved tool of gardeners everywhere. That's because they were designed specifically to meet the needs of gardeners, not adapted from an industrial...
These flexible, lightweight polyethylene tubs are washable, bendable, crushable, nearly indestructible. Now in nine different "designer" colors, our Tubtrugs are heavy-duty enough to haul rocks, mix...
Ladybugs and praying mantises are voracious predators of many garden insect pests, including aphids, whiteflies, spider mites and mealy bugs. We'll send you approximately 1, 500 adult ladybugs or an egg...
They won't flop over like flimsy plastic leaf bags, and they won't let garden refuse spill out like wheelbarrows can. These tear-proof polypropylene garden bags have a wide base and hoop rim, so they...
When grasshoppers swarm, they can outnumber any other pest, and they'll eat anything green, from grass to irises, hostas to roses. They are the #1 problem in the South, and can overrun northern garden...
You asked us for taller tomato ladders and here they are! Each of these Ladder Extensions will add a full 30" to your existing Tomato Ladder for an installed height of almost 6-1/2 feet (77").
What's the best way to double your harvest of tomatoes and enjoy them up to 3 weeks earlier? Make sure that almost every blossom bears fruit! And that's just what Blossom Set Spray does.
These are the sturdiest tomato plant supports that you can buy. Made with 7mm steel verticals and 6mm cross pieces, they're 20% thicker than other supports on the market. Seven cradle-shaped cross-members...
Our Professional Germinating Mix is a finely textured sterile blend of sphagnum peat and vermiculite that is pH adjusted. It also contains trace minerals to stimulate root growth. It's ideal for seeds...
Can the best seedstarting mix get better? Our tests say yes! This 100% Organic Germinating Mix is the new gold standard for starting plants from seed. Sphagnum peat and perlite give it the same fine...
In response to your many requests, we are now offering our popular rubber border mulch in a 12" width that is ideal for edging perennial beds, walkways, and driveways. It can be used to form straight...
Our recycled rubber tree rings will never scatter, even when you run a mower over them. They don't acidify the soil, and don't need to be refreshed each year, like bark mulch. The rings suppress weeds...
Developed in Europe for use in horticultural laboratories, this unique propagation system is proven to grow healthier, more shock-resistant seedlings. The 3-1/2" tapered cells are 50% deeper than...
Our Vegetable Starter System was designed for simplicity and ease of use in your light garden, so that even beginning gardeners will be successful. It grows twelve large seedlings at a time...
This all-in-one unit ensures steady supply of water for seedlings. Just keep the reservoir filled and the soil will remain perfectly moist. The APS 12 ensures sturdy, healthy transplants that will...
Replacement parts for the APS seedstarting kits are available for all sizes: APS-24, 40, 12 and 6. Parts offered are: Greenhouse Covers Capillary Mats Reservoirs View all of our APS Sizes
A chainsaw is a transportable mechanical, motorized saw. Chainsaws with specially designed blades have been developed as tools to be used in chainsaw art. Like most two-stroke engines, the engine is l...
Whether you are a commercial gardener or you enjoy growing plants as a pleasant hobby, keeping your space free of powdery white mildew, mold, pests such as tiny spider mites, and the inevitable Hydrop...
The issue of controlling pests has taken a major turn after effective steps were taken with the introduction of pest control services. The implementation of zero tolerant policy regarding pests has wo...
Artificial lighting has been used for plants inside houses or buildings. The types of lighting used are like incandescent plant lights, fluorescent lighting, High Output T5 Fluorescents, Compact fluo...
Are you looking for the perfect good luck housewarming gift? Do you know someone who has recently moved into their very first home? Or a college student just moving into their new dor...
How To Prepare Your Garden for Summer Season Time A glorious riot of flowers in bloom in the summer time in a garden is a visual treat. You too can have your summer blooms by prep...
Taking care of your lawn and garden is just as important as taking care of your roof in terms of resale. An attractive landscape can increase the value of your home and add curb appeal. Maintaining yo...
Outdoor furniture sets really need extra attention when it comes to maintenance. After being exposed to the outdoor elements for the entire year, you should pay special attention to your outdoor pati...
YourBackyardGarden.com
is a comprehensive gardening site, with resources, articles,
ideas and a wide variety of gardening products including
plants, bulbs, flowers and much more! They provide easy
access to all the information you need to plan or transform
a garden or simply to keep it flourishing and at its
best from season to season.
The Gardens at Thunder Ridge web site was
originally published January 8, 1996
