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A Mother of Thousands Plant for Mother’s Day
Maybe you should think of making the mother of thousands plant a Mother’s Day gift! By Larry Hodgson Here’s aContinue Reading
When Squirrels Eat Tulip Flowers
That squirrels should eat a few bulbs and a couple of strawberries might be acceptable. But never EVER should theyContinue Reading
How to Revive a Weak Lawn
Your lawn might need a little pick-me-up this spring. Photo: Wavebreakmedia, depositphotos In the spring, it can be a goodContinue Reading
This Summer, Try a Container Vegetable Garden!
Yes, you can successfully grow a fine selection of vegetables and herbs in a simple container placed on the balconyContinue Reading
Wild Grass Genes May Save Our Daily Bread
A wild grass with excellent disease resistance genes may come to the aid of wheat, struggling under an onslaught ofContinue Reading
Is Planting an Egg Under a Tomato Worthwhile?
There’s an old garden legend that recommends planting a whole egg along with your tomatoes and other vegetables. How worthwhileContinue Reading
When Suckers Appear at the Base of a Tree
If you see a profusion of sprouts (suckers) at the base of a tree, it can mean nothing at allContinue Reading
A Tribute to Dandelions
With the 2022 No Mow May beginning today, guest blogger Edith Smeesters pays tribute to this much maligned plant thatContinue Reading
Tomato Late Blight: Don’t Blame the Soil
Tomato late blight only overwinters on living tissue. You can’t blame contaminated soil for its reappearance the following year. ByContinue Reading