But keeping organic can be confusing. Commercial organic fertilizers, cover crops, compost, manure: which, how much and when? Fall fertilizing has many advantages over soil amendment in the spring. You can use winter downtime in …

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But keeping organic can be confusing. Commercial organic fertilizers, cover crops, compost, manure: which, how much and when? Fall fertilizing has many advantages over soil amendment in the spring. You can use winter downtime in …
Gardening season is coming to an end. Here is a quick checklist to put your mind and gardening to rest before setting sights on the Holiday season! You still have time before the ground freezes …
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. — Chinese Proverb. But what about fertilizing your trees? Tree Fertilizing Facts Taking care of trees can be …
By now, most northern gardeners have started saving their seeds and putting their gardens to bed for the winter. Before you pack away your tools, I have a proposal for you. Consider sharing your garden …
Chances are that you have made a few soups, stews and casseroles using one cooking vessel. Have you ever thought about growing your own meals in one pot? In The One-Pot Gardener, Cinead McTernan takes …
Crisp air sparks nature to uncloak the true beauty of maple, oak, birch and other deciduous trees. Autumn winds play their part too on fall foliage. It doesn’t take long for shed leaves to accumulate …
Most gardeners think of fall as a time to put the garden to rest. Clear out the seasonal plants. Turn the compost one more time. Maybe plant some tulips, daffodils or garlic. Have you ever …
There comes a time when you just need to let go. I know how hard that can be for gardeners. Letting your garden go to seed, so to speak, can be quite rewarding. Sunflowers, Black-eyed …
Tomatoes are popular in so many cultures all over the world. No matter where you live, tomatoes can be the best thing you ever ate or the worst. Too much water causes splitting and rot. …
We love butterflies. Bright yellow and black striped Swallowtails softly landing on a butterfly bush. Orange Monarchs feeding on milkweed. Red Painted Ladies visiting every flower in the garden. But do we love their munching …
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Tim Schipper of Colorblends.com shares his choices for planting spring bulbs that deter munching mammals. This content is provided copyright-free for editorial use in whole or in part. I received no compensation from the author …
Sunflowers come in all colors and sizes. But not all seeds are fit for human consumption. This was the first year I attempted to grow sunflowers at the new house. I never grew these giants …
Fresh cut flower arrangements are a special summer treat for many gardeners. But wouldn’t it be nice to look at daisies in December or Joe Pye Weed in January? Whether you plan to dry or …
Currants pack a lot of nutrition into those tiny red berries. These red jewels are high in fiber, Vitamin C. Vitamin B, zinc, magnesium, iron and potassium. Currants are eaten whole as fresh fruit or …
Yes those are purple “green” beans. Yellow wax beans and traditional green beans. I’m also growing yellow and pink tomatoes. Have you ever had yellow watermelon? How about red, yellow, orange or purple bell peppers? …
Sometimes I pick and run. Toss the beans in a bag. Snipped kale, lettuce or chives get bagged and into the fridge. You’re suppose to wash it when you use it right? Harvest and store, …
Every morning you’re up early and out in you’re garden. You know how important it is to water early before it gets to hot. What’s that. Holes in your bean leaves. You bend down to …
I’ve been talking a lot about pollinators lately. Now it’s your turn! Join the campaign to reach 1 million food and habitat sites for pollinators. Anyone can help. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a …
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