Did you know that Labor Day is considered the NFL’s unofficial kick-off? Over 94% of the time, the first NFL game of the season is the Thursday after Labor Day. In September of 1882, the Unions of New York decided to hold a parade to celebrate their members. Over 20,000 workers showed up, sacrificing a … Read more
AUGUST IS A GOOD MONTH TO BE PLANNING Are you ready for the season to be here? You are not alone. Many of us are prepared to enjoy being outside in our gardens. Typically, our weather in September is more tolerable and more pleasant so we want to work out in our gardens. Until then, … Read more
August is National Peach Month, so here are a few interesting facts about them: Some Interesting Facts The botanical name is Prunus persica, which translates to Persian Plum. Ancient Romans called them Persian Apples. The French translated this to peche, leading to the English peach version. Peaches are native to China, considered a symbol of … Read more
LATE SUMMER CAN BE TRICKY TIME FOR COLOR IN THE GARDEN Here we are in mid to late August. Sure, we have summer-blooming annuals like Petunias, Vinca, Lantana, etc., giving us color this time of year. We have many beautiful late summer hardy perennials in color. But what about shrubs? What shrubs can I plant … Read more
Want to Grow Something Fun and Different? How About Bonsai Are you thinking about growing something fun and different? Bonsai is a great option to consider. Let’s Look at the Ancient Oriental Art of Bonsai Bonsai is from the Japanese word bon, meaning container, and sai, meaning planting, so a planting in a container. The … Read more
TIPS AND THOUGHTS ABOUT USING ANIMAL MANURE WITH YOUR PLANTINGS I am thinking ahead a little bit. Yes, we are in August, but the fall planting season will soon be here before we know it. Adding manure to our soil when planting is not something new. Farmers have been using it to fertilize their crops … Read more
Now is the perfect time to begin thinking about what you will do with your vegetable garden this fall and winter. Will you let your summer veggies go until the frost gets them? If so, then keep a couple of things in mind. Be sure you pull up those veggies when they’re done. Debris left … Read more
ADDING LIVING DÉCOR TO A DORM ROOM It’s early in August, but many parents are preparing to pack their kids for college. Many kids are leaving home for the first time and will spend their first year of college living in a dorm room. We all know how small and cramped a dorm room can … Read more
Tomorrow, August 8th, is National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day. Yes, really. What to Do With All That Zucchini Zucchini seems to be the one vegetable I often do have an overabundance of. So what can I do with it? While I don’t sneak it onto my neighbor’s porch, I offer them … Read more
AUGUST CAN BE A TOUGH MONTH FOR GARDENERS Yes, August can be tough on gardening because of the heat and high humidity, which makes being outside and working in the gardens a little unbearable. This is one reason to consider August a planning month for the upcoming FALL PLANTING SEASON. AUGUST GARDENING CHORES AND TIPS … Read more
