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
July has been a challenge. On the one hand, with the excess rain and humidity, I kept a close eye out for fungal problems. I sprayed my squash plants with a half-strength neem oil solution once as a preventative for powdery mildew, figuring it was only a matter of time before it showed up. So … Read more
JULY IS NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MONTH July is an excellent month to enjoy the fruits of bounty from blueberries in the area. Our produce vendors with our farmers’ market can now provide fresh, locally grown blueberries. See and enjoy our farmers’ market every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. Not long ago, I did a … Read more
Ever gone to pick a tomato and found it’s not what you expected? Well, the tomatoes are ripening, so here’s what to look for: Tomato Problems Blossom End Rot These are black lesions at the bottom of the fruit. A calcium deficiency causes it—but it might not be due to a lack of calcium in … Read more
