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.
Time to start thinking about spring planting! Gardener's Supply has everything you need.
Our Vermont-made SunLite Gardens employ the latest in lighting technology to give your plants the ideal quality and intensity of light for optimum growth. You can start plants from seed, grow herbs...
Our Vermont-made SunLite Gardens employ the latest technology to give your plants the ideal quality and intensity of light for optimum growth. You can start plants from seed, grow herbs, houseplants...
We grew potatoes in a number of different fabric pots, and this one came out the winner, producing a big, 13-pound harvest. The porous fabric of the Potato Bin aerates roots, prevents heat build-up...
Why do skilled gardeners like to grow their vegetables from seed? The incredible selection, for one thing it's a treat to discover and taste new varieties of your favorites. Seeds are inexpensive...
The Garden Starter Bench Kit fits on one side of the 6 x 8ft. Garden Starter Greenhouse. The bench is supported by "L" brackets attached to the gable & corner uprights and has a support leg.
A smart design and high-quality materials make this new compost tumbler super effective and easy to use. Just fill it up with garden refuse, slide the door closed and give it a turn every couple days.
Composting is the environmentally friendly way to recycle kitchen scraps and garden waste back into the earth. We've used dozens of composters over the years, and have incorporated all
A Grow Bed is the most efficient square yard of garden you'll ever tend. The recycled black plastic sides of this raised garden bed absorb heat to warm soil early in the season, then help retain moist
Our revolutionary grow bed combined with five of our patented tomato ladders will make for a fruitful summer. The Grow Bed raises soil temperatures with energy-absorbing black plastic sides and is made...
Upside-down growing has become increasingly popular with tomato lovers. It removes the need for staking, tying or weeding, and it significantly reduces the chance of soil-borne disease.
While having a full fledged garden is rewarding and enjoyable, lots of
people simply don't have the time that is required to maintain it. Whether
you have too much going on at work or too many kids...
When it comes to buying ladders it can be hard to know which one is the right one for your needs. People who would like a ladder for home use can find this decision even harder. There are many styles ...
Add the beauty of flowering trees to your yard. You would really enjoy them when the flowers come. There are many different flowering trees. These trees add color to a dull landscape. Do you know when...
It would be a pleasant experience to sit in your patio and enjoy the greenery in the garden during summer evenings. Nothing else would be more fascinating and exciting than hanging out with friends in...
The city of Deltona enjoys a distinct type of weather every year. Having been located in Central Florida, this means that the city enjoys both the sub-tropical climate of Southern Florida and the more...
Whether you are a seasoned horticulturalist or just an aspiring novice in the garden with grand visions of green-thumb mastery, the decision to build a small greenhouse in your garden is one that is s...
You don't have to live in the country to better connect to the seasons by growing your own food. Vegetable gardening with the seasons empowers you to get in tune with nature. Become involved in the gr...
Tile can be found all over the home from the kitchen to the bathroom and can make everyday spills and messes quick and easy to clean. Although mopping can keep floors fresh, the grouting between tiles...
Many have has valued the use of tiki torches for decorative purposes. Outdoor torches are a great idea to make your gathering great.
Your outdoor gatherings will never be the same after you set up ti...
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
