Professional Gardening Tips
For years, well-meaning gardeners routinely maimed, swatted, sprayed, and squished every bug they could get their hands on. However, careful observation of nature and the move to organic practices have shown that encouraging beneficial insects is one way to give […]
Many native solitary bees are found throughout North America, and together with other bee species such as honeybees and bumblebees, they are important pollinators of fruit and vegetables. When the daytime high temperature reaches 14 C (57°F), the Blue Orchard […]
Fresh herbs are in season all across the country, so Grandma’s kitchen is now festooned with great bunches drying for winter cooking and Grandma’s famous Herb Wreaths. Basil, thyme, summer savory, rosemary, sage, parsley, oregano, dill and mint are all […]
Hay fever, which is also called allergic rhinitis, is a common allergy illness that causes sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. It happens when the immune system of the body reacts to allergens such as dust mites, pollen, or […]
A specialized container used for composting organic material is called a compost tumbler. Typically, it is a cylindrical drum with a rotating mechanism that is mounted on a stand. For home gardeners and small-scale farmers, compost tumblers are a popular […]
Cucumber beetles are a big problem in vegetable gardens. They can hurt a lot of different plants, like cucumbers, squash, melons, and pumpkins. These little beetles can be striped, yellow, green, or about 1/4 inch long. They can be observed […]
Diseases caused by fungi in the soil are a common problem in horticulture, farming, and home gardening. The fungi that cause these diseases attack the roots, stems, and leaves of plants, resulting in significant harm and even death. Among the […]
What are hardiness zones? It seems every gardening book and nursery catalog refers to plant hardiness zones, also known as climate zones or growing zones. If you’re new to gardening, you may be wondering what all the fuss is with […]
Winterizing our Greenhouse Jack Frost has already drawn up his list of greenhouses to visit. Will you be ready? Here’s the routine we follow at our house each fall: Take ll plants out of the greenhouse and thoroughly clean the […]
A gardener in Pheonix, Arizona, and a gardener in Bangor, Maine has vastly different gardening quandaries. It should go without saying that a region’s climate has a profound impact on its gardens; the temperature, the humidity, the precipitation, and more […]