The Early Spring Rules for Mulching
I will confess I am always in the garden too soon in the early spring, so do as I say, not as I do. In most areas of the country, spring is starting to make an appearance and that is … Read Article The...
View ArticleInventory Time: Getting the Garden Shed in Order
It may not be the most glamorous thing to do in the garden and the finished result is not as pretty, but nothing beats having operating, clean, sharp, water-tight tools on hand when you want to dig...
View ArticleDigging Deeper: Garden Know-How
One of the reasons gardening is a life-long endeavor is that there is always something new to learn about, be it a new garden style, plant, theory, environment or micro-climate. You can scrap your...
View ArticleIntroduction to Composting
Here’s a gem of advice: Composting is nothing more than putting your garden and kitchen scraps in one place. There, isn’t that easy? Here are a few tips to get you started. You cannot do this wrong....
View ArticleStriking Fear in the Hearts of Landless Gardeners
I have shared with you the ups and downs of being a volunteer gardener, working in public spaces like parks. Two nights ago a new concern crept into view and it got me thinking of things that strike...
View ArticleBeneficial Insects: How Tongue Length Matters
GUEST POST BY BILL JOHNSON Recently I noticed an amazing nectar-gathering behavior from several honeybees and bumblebees (these are beneficial insects you want in your garden). I’d read about this...
View ArticleTips for Storing Birdseed
If you plan on feeding the birds this winter then you need to think about all things birdseed. Here are some tips you need to follow to keep your feathered friends happy. Read Article The post Tips for...
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