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One plant that all serious gardeners must have is the clematis. It’s beautiful by itself or when used as an accent plant in the garden. I’ll discuss the plant, its care and one of the most asked question regarding the clematis: pruning.
One of the fastest growing trends in home gardening is the Seed Library. If you have never heard of such a thing you may wonder what are they? How do they work? How do I start one? I’ll provide answers to these questions and provide information on what they are all about.
We all love to grow things or we wouldn’t be on this website. Did you ever stop to think where did all of our plants come from? Whether it be flower, vegetable, tree, shrub or whatever. This is part of a series of articles of famous botanists and agricultural scientists. I think that we should know some of the people who brought us the plants that we so enjoy today.
Each year, Earth Day, April 22 marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement which began in 1970. The first Earth Day capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
"Hands to Work, Hearts to God" was the credo that this religious group lived by. They were some of the hardest working folks there ever was and their inventions are something that all gardeners still use today. They also treated women as equals long before it became commonplace.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
2012 saw a number of cases of bacterial diseases due to food borne pathogens that were attributed to contamination due to animal manures leaching into ground water: Salmonella from melons in Colorado and Indiana, E coli found in tainted spinach and sprouts caused hundreds to fall ill and a number of deaths were also reported. In an effort to eliminate food borne illness, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing new regulations for compost used on food products.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
In a world of limited time and space, container gardens seem to make more and more sense. Containers allow you to enjoy growing plants in places that might be thought of as impossible or unthinkable in which to plant. I’ll take you through the steps from choosing containers, soil mixes and everything else you need to know about planting a successful container garden.
There have been many articles written about starting seeds but I think that all of us can continue to learn. I have been a gardener for over 50 years and I continue to pick up tips and information on a variety of gardening subjects. I have been chairman of our Master Gardener greenhouse for a number of years and I have gleaned some information on starting seeds and growing plants that will be beneficial to gardeners both novice and experienced. I’ll take you through it all, from where to get your seeds to transplanting your seedlings into the garden in the spring.
Nothing can cheer up a drab winter day as looking out of your window and seeing a parade of brightly colored songbirds at your feeder. I’ll be discussing how to attract them to your yard and more importantly keeping them coming back
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
There have been many articles written about starting seeds but I think that all of us can continue to learn. I have been a gardener for over 50 years and I continue to pick up tips and information on a variety of gardening subjects. I have been chairman of our Master Gardener greenhouse for a number of years and I have gleaned some information on starting seeds and growing plants that will be beneficial to gardeners both novice and experienced. I’ll take you through it all, from where to get your seeds to transplanting your seedlings into the garden in the spring.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
In the late 1920s thousands of immigrants headed west to set up homesteads in the southern Great Plains. The panhandles of Texas, Oklahoma, as well as New Mexico,southern Colorado, and Kansas held vast areas of virgin prairie covered with buffalo grass. The fertile soil was awaiting the plow. In just a few years something would go horribly wrong. Find out what happened and what was done to correct it.
Cover crops are grasses, legumes or small grains grown between regular crop production for the purpose of protecting and improving the soil. Green manures are plants that are sown specifically to improve fertility.They are not harvested for food, and are not allowed to flower. Any plant can be grown as a green manure although some are much better than others. As you can see these terms are interchangeable. I'll tell you what to use and when to plant them.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
With winter fast approaching many of us have brought our houseplants indoors after spending the summer outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. You may have brought some uninvited guests along with your plants. I’ll tell you about the five most common pest that go after houseplants and how to control them.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
Mother Nature has given our trees and shrubs an excellent mechanism to cope with cold winter weather. Our deciduous trees and shrubs drop their leaves and go into hibernation until spring. Our evergreens are a different story. They have developed a coping procedure that allows them to slow down their metabolism and endure the winter cold. However there are steps we can take to help our conifers and broadleaved evergreens make it through cold months without damage and remain as healthy as possible,
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
I think we all have a “love-hate” relationship with autumn leaves. They give us an endless panorama of color each fall. They also cover our lawns and gardens in layers of red and gold that we have to rake and dispose of. I’m going to tell you how to convert those leaves into “gardener's gold” to enrich your soil and insulate many of your plants from winter's cold.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
Grey water is water from your sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. I also include evaporate from your air conditioner or humidifier in this category. Learn how to retain and use it in the yard and garden.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
Wanted dead or alive? Just dead, thank you. These pests can catch you by surprise; one day your cucumber vines are beautiful, the next day you find them wilted and lying on the ground. Your pole beans that were almost ready to harvest are suddenly wilted and dying. You’ve been visited by one of the most common insects to attack your veggie garden. I'll explain what they are and the best ways to control them.
As more gardeners are getting away from using chemicals on their lawns and gardens they are face with the predicament of how to control insects. The answer just might be Bacillus thuringiensis or better known as Bt.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
One of the most popular landscape plants used in the world is in grave danger. Boxwood Blight, a fungal disease caused by a Cylindrocladium fungus has arrived in the U.S. and is spreading at an alarming rate.
Two horticultural professionals took some of the most popular garden myths into the university laboratory to prove or disprove the accuracy of these myths. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott from Washington State University and Dr. Jeff Gilliam from the University of Minnesota tested these myths under controlled conditions to determine if they really work.
Following a “Garden Mythbuster” article I wrote about rubber mulch and the mulch polluting the soil with heavy metals, I was asked about how to get rid of such pollution? One way is to use plants to clean up or remediate polluted areas. I have had some exposure to remediation while working with a team assisting in turning vacant lots into community gardens.
As you read this I want you to think of me as Paul Revere. My main purpose in writing this article is to spread the word about this devastating pest and prevent many of you from the devastation we have experienced here in Michigan and several other Great Lakes States, Believe me THE EMERALD ASH BORER IS COMING.
They come in all shapes and sizes. Atlantic to Pacific, Canada to Mexico they're the hub of activity on Saturday mornings. From the small heartland communities to New York, Chicago and Los Angles, an American tradition the FARMERS MARKET.
We’ve all heard about them, some call them “old wives tales.” We watched that guy on TV use beer on the lawns, soap on the flowers, and many other concoctions. The question is do these tricks really work? I’m about to tell you.
Drivers are experiencing sticker shock at the pump, but gardeners should brace for another surprise when they go to their favorite garden center for germination mix or potting soil this spring.
The state of Indiana has a great legacy of producing consistently good college basketball teams. That is not the case when it comes to selecting a state flower; in the past 99 years they have had four state flowers. But March 15, 2012 marks the 55th anniversary of the Hoosier state choosing the Peony as its 4th state flower.
