July 1st is Polish Blueberry Day!
The blueberry (various species of Vaccinium with bluish fruits, especially the highbush blueberry, V. corymbosum) was until fairly recently only known inContinue Reading
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Garden Myth: An Eggshell Barrier Will Protect Against Slugs
A very popular gardening myth claims that coarsely crushed eggshells are very sharp and that slugs would tear their bodiesContinue Reading
When Bunnies Aren’t So Funny: Rabbits in the Garden
I must confess: I don’t have rabbits in my garden. In fact, there are no rabbits where I live. Hares,Continue Reading
2019 Perennial of the Year: Stachys ‘Hummelo’
The Perennial Plant Association certainly knows how to choose a winner! Year after year, its Perennial of the Year campaignContinue Reading
An Easy-to-Clean Red Ball Trap
Many gardeners are used to placing red ball traps in apple trees after they bloom to attract and catch appleContinue Reading
Rover in the Clover
Tired of those yellow dog pee spots in your lawn? Do you rush out every time your dog takes aContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and theContinue Reading
Don’t Hesitate to Remove Lower Tree Branches
When you first plant a tree, it’s often a gangly little thing: a thin trunk, lots of little branches fromContinue Reading
FYO: No, You Don’t Need to Remove Suckers from Tomato Plants
Contrary to popular belief, tomatoes do not produce suckers. Many gardeners will no doubt be shocked to hear that, becauseContinue Reading
Why Do Cats Go Nuts Over Weigelas?
Question: My 7-year-old cat has discovered my weigela bush. During flowering, he climbs into the shrub to grab the flowers,Continue Reading