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Corn Slime Fixes Nitrogen… And May Save the World!
Aerial roots of Sierra Mixe corn. Photo: Jean-Michel Ané Getting nitrogen into soils in a form plants can use hasContinue Reading
A Watering Basin for New Plantings
Watering basin around a newly planted tree. Photo: ucanr.edu To ensure proper watering the first year after planting, that is,Continue Reading
Toad Exit From Window Well
Always provide some sort of exit for animals from a window well. Ill.: www.menards.com, www.homedepot.com & www.stickpng.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com LastContinue Reading
Strange Growths on Tomato Stems
Aerial roots on a tomato stem. Photo: dirtyurbangardener.blogspot.com Question: Some of my tomato stems have strange bumps on them. I’mContinue Reading
My Love-Hate Relationship With the Blue Poppy
How can anyone resist a plant that looks this good in a photo? Photo: www.premierseedsdirect.com Yes, the famous blue poppy!Continue Reading
What are Soil Aggregates?
Soil aggregates retained on a 4.75 mm sieve after wet sieving experiment. Credit: Nall Moonilall This article by Nall I. Moonilall ofContinue Reading
How Can Tomato Seeds Survive Cold Winters?
Tomato seeds are pretty much indifferent to cold. Ill.: ndgbotanicals.com, clipartlook.com & jewel1067.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com Question: I don’t understand howContinue Reading
When Celery Has Hollow Stems
Celery: not the easiest vegetable to grow. Photo: www.wearefound.com Question: I have a problem with my celery. It looks fine,Continue Reading
Preventing Blossom-End Rot on Tomatoes
Blossom end rot is a common deficiency disease seen in tomatoes, but also peppers and squashes. It’s characterized by aContinue Reading