Daily Library
Did You Throw a Tomato?
If you're going to throw a tomato at someone's car, you would do it in Summer, right? After all, Summer is when all those juicy, ripe, delicious tomatoes are in ... Read More
Does the Tree Know About These Harmful Garden Insects?
Of the many harmful garden insects, a number of them crawl unnoticed toward a feast of garden fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. They hide in the soil, under dense foliage, ... Read More
Causes of Alternaria Leaf Spot in Brassica Crops
Alternaria leaf spot, sometimes called black spot, is common in Brassica crops. Symptoms of this fungal disease include small, black lesions with a yellow ring around them. In its more ... Read More
06-30-23: GreenPrints Funny Business Caption Contest
You’re invited to submit your caption for this week’s funny illustration by commenting below. We will choose a winner quarterly, and winning captions will be acknowledged in the print and ... Read More
Family Gardening The “Smart” Way
We love our family gardening time around here. It's time for us to spend enjoying nature together, not to mention the crunch of a fresh radish or the velvety softness ... Read More
That’s One Way of Keeping Slugs Off Plants
Every gardener has a story about keeping slugs off plants. Some gardeners swear by laying a strip of copper around your plants, as something about the metal and the (excuse ... Read More
A Little Bit of Poetry About Gardens and Nature
Love might be the most common theme in poetry, but it's poetry about gardens and nature that I love. And truthfully, how much poetry would we have if it wasn't ... Read More
When Can I Plant Snow Peas?
Those first vegetables of early Spring are like an oasis in the desert. Sunshine on a cloudy day. A smile when you're feeling down. I think that's why so many ... Read More
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Food Gardens
I imagine at one point most gardeners have wondered how to attract ladybugs to their food garden. I know I have. These gorgeous little beetles, with their bright red wings ... Read More
Chipmunks In The Garden
Maybe it's because of the old Disney chipmunk characters Chip and Dale, but I've always found chipmunks to be incredibly cute. Maybe that's why I don't mind having chipmunks in ... Read More
