A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas you have for your garden, just like making a shopping list for fall planting. When autumn arrives, you’ll have a plethora of fall gardening ideas and a plethora of ways to…
Aphids, small piecing, sucking, leaf eating, and troublesome pests are common on outdoor plants and on houseplants. Aphids are easily brought indoors on infested plants, attached to clothing, or by the wind through an open window. A few aphids can damage your garden, crops, and indoor plants. Consider, though, that aphids are also food for…
To eat my Red Malabar spinach, I pull the leaves off the vine at staggered intervals and enjoy it in a salad or as a treat in a stir-fry. Greetings fellow gardeners, Last night there was a huge, loud thunderstorm and suddenly I found myself covered in too-many cats. The dog slept through it….
Perhaps you’ve just let things get a bit overgrown in your garden. Or you’ve moved into a new property where the garden hasn’t had much attention. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space. In this article, we cover some quick and easy tips for transforming a…
I have been saving tomato seeds for almost 5 decades. The raw seed going straight to a paper towel to dry works, but it is a hassle getting the seed detached from the towel. Seeds with gel are really stuck to the paper towels. Greetings fellow gardeners, This morning I woke up to the…
Fall lawn care will help to make sure it is in tip-top shape for the coming winter. While many residents assume spring is the time to focus on your lawn, there are many things you can do to keep your grass strong and healthy during a frigid winter. It’s important to start it as soon…
There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number of bees. I like growing cosmos but the orange cosmos I found seems to be a real bee magnet. Greetings fellow gardeners, This week I melted! It was so hot and there never…
I am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers, but I am not sure if they will be viable. Probably best to buy more seeds, collect seeds as well and do a comparison. The jalapeno and paprika peppers were given to me and also started in good time. Greetings fellow…
Many people cannot get enough coffee and start growing coffee plants in their homes! It is essential to take care of the coffee plant to reach its fullest potential. Knowing about seasons, temperatures, and the best fertilizer for growing coffee plant becomes necessary. Let us look at some safety measures and fertilizers so that your…
The Swiss chard that is also growing in my cool weather planter is very ready to harvest. I have grown to love this vegetable. You do not need to limit yourself to salads for Swiss chard, it is quite delicious as a warm side dish, and I am including a swiss chard recipe for you…
I planted radish seeds in individual seed cells, and they are all up and flourishing. According to the experiment that I am following, I can leave the radishes in the cells until they are ready to harvest. I chose two smaller rounder radishes (Cherry Belle Radish and Easter Egg Radish) and am looking forward to…
It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of room to expand. As more people have limited access to large lots of land with loose, rich soil, raised beds and container gardens are becoming a popular option.
I find the best way to harvest lettuce is to cut it as needed. The lettuce will continue to grow and can be cut at least two more times. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues the rollercoaster ride of weather. I needed to buy some plants for one of my clients, so I had the joyous…
The marigolds, calendula and alyssum that were planted as tomato companion plants are doing well. As the blooms of the alyssum started to fade, I cut them back and now the new growth is looking good. My marigolds, which attract many beneficial insects, appear to be attracting earwigs as well. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues…
Growing a garden is a great way to make your yard look beautiful while adding to nature. There are many different garden styles and types so choosing one that’s best for you and your yard will give you the most success. Here are a few ways you can plan your garden to make sure you…
Sadly, I keep finding wild parsnip in and around the area and it is requiring a lot of my attention. I don’t like to cut or pull it on a sunny day if I can help it. That sap likes to splash, and I have scars from the rashes I got from the wild parsnip….
Looking for good ways to fertilize your lawn organically, as a step in organic lawn care? We’re breaking down everything related to organic lawn fertilizer and how it works. Did you know that if you rely on synthetic fertilizers, your lawn is not eco-friendly? That’s because they cause environmental damage. Synthetic fertilizers were widely utilized…
If you would like to try a cool crop planter, you can plant one now. Find a large pot and place it in partial shade. You can use seeds or seedlings if you can find them. Lately, I have been finding gypsy moth caterpillars on my bushes and roses and even on my annuals. Greetings…
Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen in the United States in the early 1900s.Today it is one of the most widely distributed and destructive pests.
It is a well-known fact by now that our current way of living on the planet is not sustainable. Global population continues to grow. The planet’s resources are stretched thin. More people are squeezed into densely populated cities. Accessing fresh and nutritious food is challenging, reducing health and quality of life for many people. At…
Cannabis has grown exponentially throughout the world, with cultivators continually searching for the most effective variants to meet the consumer’s “mind-blowing” and elevating desires. Are you a cannabis enthusiast who is constantly on a hunt for and experimenting with new strains of cannabis? If so, you may value this cannabis strain guide. The ever-expanding cannabis…
The rose I went for is the one I know as Frontenac. I brought a four-cup measuring cup with me and filled it with rose petals. My first batch of rose petal jelly is ready to eat. Greetings fellow gardeners, Oh, my goodness it is hot and dry. Hopefully, the temperatures will go down to…
They discovered that when Joan’s father saved the seed it started reverting and became its own type of tomato. If for example you use a grocery store tomato for seeds, because it is hybridized you will not get the same tomato with which you started. Greetings fellow gardeners, I have been hoping for rain for…
Perfection in Nature! It happens when the beautiful waxy white flower of the Gardenia plant fills the air with its intoxicating, unmistakable fragrance. Myths abound on how difficult it is to grow Gardenias. Don’t be fooled! We’ve put together a “how to” on growing and caring for gardenias. Soil, planting, pH and a video.
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