How to Avoid Salmonella in Compost
If your idea of a fun afternoon is reading academic research papers, just Google "Salmonella in compost." You'll get titles like Cascading effects of composts and cover crops on soil chemistry, bacterial …
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Embracing the insect invasion in the garden
By the time fall rolls around, the hostas and the roses, the kale and beets and tomatoes all show substantial insect/pest damage. They aren’t the only things in the garden …
Can Fertilizer Go Bad? And 5 More Facts About Garden Food
I think fertilizer companies have borrowed sales strategies from hotdog bun companies. There’s either too much fertilizer left over, or not enough to complete the task. I always seem to …
How Soil Amendments Can Elevate Your Tomato Crop
Every spring, I watch fellow gardeners fuss over tomato varieties and perfect trellising systems. But after decades of getting my hands dirty, I've learned that the real magic happens underground. …
BloomStruck Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla “PIIHM-I”)
Bloomstruck Bigleaf Hydrangea is a captivating cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla, celebrated for its prolific blooms, vibrant colors, and sturdy growth. …
Nikko Blue Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla “Nikko Blue”)
The Nikko Blue Hydrangea, a cultivar of the bigleaf hydrangea, is renowned for its stunning, large, and vibrant blue flower clusters. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Zucchini Plants
Just like any flourishing garden endeavor, cultivating vibrant zucchini plants starts with the foundation—your soil. To ensure the robust growth of your zucchini, it's crucial to create the perfect soil …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Oregano Plants
Just like other herbs and plants, cultivating thriving oregano plants hinges on having the ideal soil conditions. To nurture robust oregano, you'll want to pay close attention to your soil …
Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!
There's something to be said for old gardening books. Some of them are quite fascinating, filled with folk remedies, different uses for various herbs and plants, and plenty of first-hand …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Sunflower Plants
Sunflowers are among the most easygoing of all annual plants; plant your seeds in a sunny spot and watch your flowers grow. It really is just about that easy.
Sunflowers love …
