In the bedroomGarden quilt Cover up and turn down the heat; you’ll save money and energy while enjoying the comfort and beauty of a colorful quilt. We made ours with blue ageratum and white alyssum.

AccessoriesSave energy and space in the landfill by finding a second or third life for items headed to the garbage. Just a bit of paint and a few plants transformed an old twin headboard and dilapidated dresser into planters. The drawers are filled with mint and oregano – fragrant, edible, attractive, and a great way to contain these vigorous perennial herbs. Then we added a few decorative touches, such as a bouquet of dried and painted allium blooms.

Room with a viewThese faux windowpanes provide a view into the garden. Get creative and recycle old windows into screens, dividers or works of art.

Let nature do the plantingThe sunflowers and Verbena bonariensis reseeded themselves. A few were relocated to provide a colorful backdrop to the bedroom and garden just outside the window.

Cover up an eyesoreThis meter cover needs to remain accessible but is front and center in our garden. We created a visual water feature for all to enjoy.

The Livable LandscapeEvery gardener tries to make the most of their space, time and energy. Whether you’re growing ornamental plants or food for your family you want to make sure you get the most beauty and productivity your landscape can provide. This can be especially challenging with our short growing season and busy schedules. Here at Energy Park we decided to share a few ideas for helping you get the most out of your garden.

Special thanks to:Advanced Pain ManagementALCS Landscape Maintenance American Transmission Co.Bonnie Plants

Chicagoland Gardening MagazineCommercial Flower Growers of WisconsinCounty Materials Crawford Tree & Landscape ServiceCreatescape LandscapingDawn Stark, Diana Paul and Julie Brothen of Melinda Myers, LLC

Ebert’s Greenhouse VillageFox Valley Technical College Horticulture ProgramGardener’s Supply CompanyMilorganiteMJB Tree Care, LLC Patricia LewisScheibe & Scheibe Landscape Contractors

Steve ZimmerSummit Mosquito DunksTerra Firma LandscapeWisconsin Gardening MagazineWisconsin Landscape Contractors Association Milwaukee Metro Chapter

Stay in touch: melindamyers.com

In the kitchenGrow your own food for better flavor, quality and nutritional value. You also reduce the energy needed to package and transport food from the farm, across the country to the grocery store and eventually your refrigerator.

Try something newCompliments of Ebert’s Greenhouse Village

Artichokes – varieties such as Imperial Star that form flowers the first season

Malabar spinach – buttery nutty spinach flavor and heat tolerant

Papalo – heat-tolerant herb with an intense flavor similar to cilantro

Sweet potato – anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory potential (Bonnie Plants)

Vegetable gardening info at your fingertips – Homegrown with Bonnie Plants mobile app

Always room • Mix edibles with ornamentals to create a beautiful and edible landscape.

• Plant vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers in containers for easy access and beauty.

• Plant raspberry shortcake, a thornless dwarf raspberry.

• Add bright lights Swiss chard, an edible and colorful addition to any garden.

• Use colorful and decorative supports, such as copper tubing.

• Harvest plants for maximum productivity and beauty.

Convert fall décor into a gardenStraw bales become raised-bed gardens with the help of Milorganite fertilizer and water. Once conditioned, your new garden provides easy access for planting and harvesting. Dress it up with homemade structures, such as this one designed and built by the Fox Valley Technical College Horticulture program’s Jim Beard ASLA, AOLCP, instructor, (beard@fvtc.edu).

Healthful harvest recipesEating fruits and vegetables is an important part of a healthy anti-inflammatory diet. Eat a variety and abundance of colorful whole fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, spinach, kale and broccoli. For healthful recipes, such as Spanish stuffed peppers, hot pepper relish, mint berry lemonade and more, visit www.apmhealth.com/Melinda

OutdoorsEco-friendly mosquito control options

• Eliminate standing water in clogged gutters, buckets, toys and the like.

• Change birdbath water at least once a week.

• Use organic Summit Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Bits (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) in water gardens, birdbaths and rain barrels to control mosquito larvae.

• Add a few birdhouses to attract songbirds that eat these and other pests.

• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

• Use a fan to keep mosquitoes away.

Weed-out pain• Warm up before you start, and stretch during

gardening activities.

• Take frequent breaks and drink lots of water.

• Wear a hat and sunglasses and use sunscreen.

• Lift with your legs and use the right tools, such as a wheelbarrow or potlifter.

• Ask for help as a great way to increase abilities and enjoy a friend’s company.

Visit www.apmhealth.com/Melinda to download a free Fall Garden Kit.

Bring in the birds, butterflies, bees and morePlant a few native plants to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden. These plants provide food and shelter for these winged visitors, and beauty for us to enjoy. Many pollinate flowers so we have food to eat, while others eat harmful garden pests. And the birds, colorful winged visitors, add motion and beauty to the landscape.

Grab a copy of our planting guides and visit atc-growsmart.com.

Enjoy all the stops on the Green & Growing Garden Walk at Wisconsin State Fair. Punch a hole in your card at each stop to be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply. Look for a few Gardener’s Supply garden accessories being used in Energy Park. gardeners.com

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