Rose Care in Summer
To enjoy their beauty and scent for the longest time possible, roses require special care. But you can’t just rely on the sun and the... More
About: Ted Kreiter
Posts by Ted Kreiter:
Fried Squash Blossoms
Eat your vegetables—and flowers, too! Fry up a bouquet of edible squash blossoms for a spicy snack. ... More
Edible Flowers
Flowers can be tossed in salads, sauteed with vegetables, fried in fritters, combined with soft butter or cream cheese as a spread, and even frozen... More
Homemade Pest Repellent
Your plants may need your help should pests appear. ... More
A Retirement Acreage That Makes Sense
Each breath of lavender fills the atmosphere. The inventory of sachet’s, soaps, linen sprays, lotions, teas, wreaths, and colognes brings a refreshing brace of aroma... More
Strawberry Harvest
“Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did,” William Allen Butler said of strawberries. As these luscious fruits of late... More
Tomato Time
For most of the northern part of the United States, Memorial Day marks the date when tomatoes can be safely planted to avoid frost. Learn... More
A Merry Month for Gardening
“All things seem possible in May,” someone said, and that’s a good way to approach May gardening chores. You still have time to give your... More
How to Water Your Garden
If your vegetables are wilting, should you water right away?... More
Norman Rockwell: Getting the Real Picture
Hundreds of thousands of visitors have toured the one-room Norman Rockwell Museum, but beginning in May, visitors will have a new experience as it turns... More
Watch Your Garden Grow
Read up on when to plant your veggies.... More
Tree Planting 101
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”... More
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