Winter Sowing Seeds
May 20th, 2010
Here’s a quick, easy and cheap way to start many of your own seeds early — but outside in plastic jugs instead of inside under lights. Local gardener Pat King shares her system…
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Unusual Veggies
April 8th, 2010
One of the best parts of growing your own vegetables is that you get to try fun and unusual crops that aren’t even available in grocery stores. Go ahead, experiment. Start with some of these…
How do the garden shows do it?
March 4th, 2010
You might take all of the blooming plants for granted at those indoor flower shows, but it’s not easy building displays and getting everything to bloom at that early time. Here’s a look at the secrets that landscapers use to craft these “instant springs.”
Gifts of Gardens
December 24th, 2009
Two caring women who have dealt with challenges in their lives responded with plans to build gardens — one a flower garden in honor of mothers who have battled cancer and the other a tribute to those who have given their lives in defense of our country. Hear their stories and learn about the local gardens in this Christmastime 2009 piece…
Plants for Non-Gardeners
November 28th, 2009
Don’t have a green thumb? Little or no time to garden? These are the plants for you.
Vegetables in Fall
September 3rd, 2009
Don’t be too quick to put the vegetable garden to bed. We normally have at least 5 or 6 weeks of excellent growing conditions in fall. Why waste them? Try replanting the garden with crops that don’t mind it a little on the cold side.
Battling Japanese Beetles
June 28th, 2009
Japanese beetles are one of our worst garden pests, but they actually do more cosmetic damage than plant-killing destruction. Nevertheless, it can get pretty ugly. Here’s what to do if beetle damage crosses your threshold…
Artillery fungus answer?
June 11th, 2009
It’s still only in the test stage, but mixing 40 percent mushroom soil with 60 percent wood mulch seems to eliminate the threat of artillery fungus.
Wildlife-Friendly Landscapes
April 23rd, 2009
We’ve sterilized our landscapes to the point where there’s much of use to birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Dr. Doug Tallamy explains why this is not a good thing and what we can do to reverse it.
How “Green” Is Your Yard?
April 16th, 2009
A large majority of people say they want to care for their yards in an environmentally responsible way, but only half say they know what that involves. Here’s a checklist…