By now you’ve probably heard that a large portion of the state will be beset with the 17-year periodical cicada. Before you run for the hills in fear, let’s take a moment to look at these six-legged annoyances and what effect, if any, they’ll have in your garden. Continue reading The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming!
Many people may have received Easter lilies last week. What do you know about these flowers? Continue reading Consider the Lilies
Harbingers of spring are those little symbols that show that spring has sprung (or is at least around the corner). Time has sprung forward, robins are out getting the early worm and blooms are starting to make their presence known in the garden. Perhaps there is no other flower that is indicative of the start of spring as much as the daffodil. From golden yellow, … Continue reading Daffodils: Harbinger of Spring (and Doom?)
Now is the time for a flurry of activity in the garden. Are you ready for spring? Continue reading Spring Forward in the Garden
The year 2016 has been designated as the international year of the pulse by the UN General Assembly.
Just what on earth are pulses? You probably eat them often without knowing what they are called. Continue reading Keep your finger on the pulse
Looking to take a leap this leap year? Plant to plant something new in the garden. Continue reading Take a leap: plant something new this year
Blueberries are a very popular fruit. What you buy at the grocery store pales in comparison to the sweet flavor of homegrown blueberries. Continue reading Why sing the blues when you can plant them
There seems to be a day, a week or a month to celebrate everything, from pie to ice cream, and from friends to presidents. Now more visible than ever thanks to social media, different groups use these “national” days to bring awareness to their campaigns or products. Some are downright funny, but others can be serious. Here’s one I bet you didn’t even know about: … Continue reading What’s bugging you? Prepare for National Invasive Species Week
Starting your own seeds is an excellent way to prepare for your year of gardening. Whether you grow vegetables or flowers (or both), starting from seeds can offer many benefits. Of course, there are some dos and don’ts for getting the most mileage from your seed starting endeavors. Continue reading Start your seedlings well
More and more, technology is finding its way into the garden. Find out some great ways to incorporate tech into your garden. Continue reading The dawning of the digital age of gardening
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