GARDENING

Midsummer Planting for Fall The saying “Fall is for Planting” certainly applies to many landscape plants. But what to plant in August for fall glory and harvests? Midsummer is super …

We’ve never met a gardener who didn’t grow tomatoes. But tomato plant diseases can not only leave scars on tomatoes… it can leave scars on the fond memories and efforts …

When the Beetle Battles Begin The hotter days of summer have ushered in two types of marauders for us: Japanese Beetles and Mexican Bean Beetles. Bad beetles. Chances are every …

Mint plants are members of the Lamiaceae family and the Mentha, genus of approximately 25 species. Growing mint is easy growing and relatively carefree and can even be invasive, especially …

From sweltering heat to 2″ of cool rain, wonderful rains arrived late Thursday, persisting all weekend, with more rain to come over the next 6 days! We’re living and gardening …

Hydrangeas are one of our favorite flowering shrubs that lights up spring and summer landscapes. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and, of course, colors. Since we’re in …

DIY Worm Farm Compost Bins Shannon Black has it going on! She makes her own vermiculture worm bins and shows us how to make a worm farm for under $20. …

Reasons to Grow Catnip – Nepeta cataria! Everyone knows that most cats love catnip, but fewer realize that catnip is not just for cats. In fact, growing catnip is a …

Rounding the corner of the beautiful full moon of May, we’re now entering the latter weeks of spring. The grass is jumping and the ragwort is high! This photo of …

The peony flower, (genus: paeonia) is one of the most elegantly iconic flowers associated with late spring. We eagerly await those first peony buds to open up to reveal luscious, …