Gardening in June
June is the month that brings bugs out in full force and sets off the annual gardener’s battle waged against insects, disease, and wildlife. Here are some strategies for helping you win the war.... More
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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
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
Landscaping That’s for the Birds
Let your garden sing this year with plantings designed to attract your feathered friends.... More
Ornamental Grasses
Early spring is the time to plant ornamental grasses as well as to prune back last year’s growth of established clumps so that new shoots... More
New Potatoes by June
One of the joys of country living is the harvesting and eating of delectable new potatoes in spring. The tender, succulent tubers only 1¼-inch in... More
Increase Your Asparagus Harvest
It used to be nobody cared when they bit into a tasty spear of asparagus whether it was a she or a he. In fact,... More
Attract Songbirds to your Garden
Summer is the perfect time for entertaining, especially for our feathered friends. So as you plan new landscaping this spring, keep the birds in mind... More
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