There are some flowers that are just more easy-going than others and can withstand a variety of planting conditions and wide-ranging gardener expertise.
Earthworms are among the most beloved residents in the home garden. Tireless in their quest to tunnel, feed, and poop, worms are amazing for aerating the soil, breaking down organic matter, and dispersing nutrients via
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Earthworms are among the most beloved residents in the home garden. Tireless in their quest to tunnel, feed, and poop, worms are amazing for aerating the soil, breaking down organic matter, and dispersing nutrients via
Every gardener’s worst nightmare is damping off. It’s a quiet affliction that often appears out of nowhere: one minute your seedlings will be fine, and the next they’ll be on the ground. And at that point, there’s no saving them. You know how they say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? That’s never been more true than with damping off. As long as you start your seedlings off the right way, you won’t have to worry about this devastating disease. Damping off is a soil-borne fungal disease that primarily affects seedlings, and...
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Friends, chums, and companions are the people you can depend on in your life. The ones that build you up and make you a better person. The same can be said for companions in the plant world. I tell everyone considering a garden, don’t forget to research your plants and consider companion planting. Companion planting ... Read more
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Tired of having slugs chomping on your plants all the time? Then you need to add these slug-proof plants to your garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Earthworms are among the most beloved residents in the home garden. Tireless in their quest to tunnel, feed, and poop, worms are amazing for aerating the soil, breaking down organic matter, and dispersing nutrients via
Lanark County Master Gardeners The Edible Garden Newsletter for May 2018 is now available. This month we have a special focus on Clay Soil, Is it a gardener's worst nightmare or a gardener's best friend? Learn how you can change this dreaded foe to a trusted ally. Delicious, nutritious and bountiful--Aunt Molly's Ground Cherries. Follow one gardeners adventure as she grows these delicious fruits. Finally, read all about a Victory Garden for Bees.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
I don't have room to grow all the plants I'd like to from seed, so what new-to-me plants will make the list for next year?
Earthworms are among the most beloved residents in the home garden. Tireless in their quest to tunnel, feed, and poop, worms are amazing for aerating the soil, breaking down organic matter, and dispersing nutrients via
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Blossom end rot appears as a black, leathery spot on the vegetable. Find out the causes, cure, symptoms, and more in this article.
The summer growing season is here and the questions are pouring in about squash vine borers. If you are growing squash in your vegetable garden, I am sure you are familiar with this formidable pest. Hate is the emotion often expressed when describing this key pest of squash, pumpkin and gourds. I know gardeners who […]
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Wondering how to start a frugal urban garden bed? These practical tips will help you start the best budget-friendly garden from scratch!
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Acid-loving plants come in all sizes, from tall trees to short perennials and annuals. Choose the right plants for your soil type.
"It's a nightmare to get rid of.”
Steve Block outlines all the reasons why everyone should avoid jimsonweed in an article from the December, 1975 issue of "High Times."
Planning a vegetable container garden in plastic pots on your deck or balcony? Here are 10 beginner container gardening mistakes you'll want to avoid.
Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over 3 years later. Here are the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden.
Snails and slugs can be a gardener's worst nightmare as they feed on plants, leaving destruction in their wake.
Big-Haired Gospel. Feline Jazz. Twisted Rock 'n' Roll. Sexually-Infused Irish Folk. Just plum crazy album cover art and records that will burn your
Worms are a vital part of creating healthy soil. You also have worms that a parasitic. Then you have worms that want to bite your hand off, like this loathsome worm built by Duncan Landbo.
