Expert tips for growing kiwifruit
If you have a good strong trellis, are a bit of a gambler and have a love of kiwifruit, there’s no reason not to grow your own crop. As vigorous […]
How to keep frustrating felines out of the garden
As they slink through our gardens, scratching at beds and doing their duty, cats drive many gardeners nuts. Even most cat lovers agree that discouraging them is preferable to giving […]
“Peony Prelude!” a free public floral exhibition and educational seminars
The American Peony Society invites you to “Peony Prelude!” our free public floral exhibition and educational seminars this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th, at the […]
Give the garden a facelift with 6 shrubs sporting dramatic foliage
It’s easy to grab the pretty flowers staring back at you from the nursery shelves but try straying from the usual and plant vibrant shrubs to spice up the garden. […]
Stick a thermometer in the soil before planting vegetables
A soil thermometer is a gardener’s best friend as spring approaches and it’s time to plant cool-season vegetables such as peas, kale, fava beans and radishes. “With a thermometer, no […]
Practice the good neighbor policy in the garden: Try companion planting
In the rows where your vegetables grow, good neighbors can make all the difference by helping with everything from pest control to providing windbreaks and shade. Pam Zaklan, who has […]
Sweep wood ash from fireplace to garden
As you clean the fireplace, do your plants a favor and sprinkle the ashes in the garden instead of throwing them in the garbage. Because wood ash is derived from […]
No room for vegetables? Pot up your plants
Many vegetables grow well in containers located on a patio, porch, balcony or windowsill, so don’t let lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Limited […]
What’s the truth behind 6 gardening myths?
As the gardening season gears up, it’s time to bust some myths. How many times have you heard that leaving grass clippings on the lawn will promote thatch buildup? How […]
Registration is now open for Soil School 2018!
This all-day workshop on all things soil is a must for gardeners, landscapers and managers of small scale farms. When: Saturday, April 7, from 8 AM to 4 PM (Check-in […]