Robby Eric, that’s an odd question. Have you been to your garden yet to smell the flowers? After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week, I looked out my back door and saw at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. To get to any part of my garden, I would need … Read more
Q: My tomatoes are ready for the cages to be put around them. I live near a saw mill. Can I use their sawdust to mulch around the tomatoes?. A: Your plants should be fine with sawdust mulch that is no more than an inch thick. However, make sure the sawmill is not working with … Read more
The Strongest Florist is a webtoon created by Hyun hoo Joo and original work by Kumtata. Flowers are often seen as delicate fragile things. Their beauty is fleeting – a flower’s bloom can be gone in days. So it may seem odd to call a florist “the strongest.” But in the world of the webtoon … Read more
Heliconia also known as lobster claws or parrot’s beak, are absolutely gorgeous tropical plants known for their vibrant, colorful blooms. With paddle-shaped leaves and hanging inflorescences, heliconia make stunning additions to any garden or indoor space. If you’re looking to add some heliconia to your home you’re in luck – these visually striking plants are … Read more
My organic gardening philosophy is to play a little defense but overall stay on the offense. Focusing on the things that are trying to score against you instead of trying to score yourself is what it means to stay on offense. And the more you put your focus on that, the better your garden will … Read more
Phyllis is a Master Gardener growing in Zone 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The things she loves most about her job are planting flowering shrubs and perennials, taking care of her dogs and chickens in the backyard, and working in her yard. Phyllis has been a Master Gardener teacher in North Carolina for a long … Read more
Verticillium wilt is a notoriously destructive fungal disease that infects the vascular systems of hundreds of woody and herbaceous plants, impeding water transport and eventually killing the plant. However some tree species have natural genetic resistance or immunity to verticillium wilt, making them ideal choices for landscapes where this soil-borne pathogen is present. This article … Read more
Here is a great collection of do-it-yourself farmhouse Christmas wreaths. Each one is different, lovely, and full of farmhouse charm. You might have a problem choosing. Now is the time to make some beautiful DIY farmhouse Christmas wreaths! You know, the ones that make you feel warm and fuzzy and start drinking hot chocolate and … Read more
Rose hips are fruit that stay on different kinds of rose plants after the flowers die off and can be eaten. Most people who grow bushes for their flowers cut off the faded rose blossoms at the next stem node to make room for more blooms. This means that the hips are not seen as … Read more
For many bird enthusiasts, one of life’s simple pleasures is watching birds gather at backyard feeders. The joy of seeing a diversity of avian species up close in their natural beauty is an experience that never gets old. Setting up proper feeders that attract birds is key to an rewarding birdwatching experience. This is where … Read more