Do coffee grounds really help the soil?
Adding coffee grounds is a good way to add organic matter to soil. It can be worked it into the soil before planting, spread it...
Fragrant Herbs for the Home
Now that the weather is changing and we spend more time inside, the air in our home can get stale. In the winter months, I use fragrant...
Divide plants to keep them healthy and productive
Keep plants healthy and productive Dividing is a matter of digging up plants, prying them apart with hands, spades, or knives and...
Paper Wasps are True Beneficials
The name wasp may conjure images of gangling black insects with stingers that could pierce a car door. But the common paper wasp looks...
Peony
If drool after every variety of peony or just looking for a great gardening book with beautiful pictures and helpful growing information,...
Practical Tips for Weed Control
Okay, so weeds will always be with us, but there are some simple tips to stay ahead of the weed race. 1. Minimize digging Weeds seeds are...
Ah...those pesky deer
I've lived with deer in my ornamental and vegetable garden for 25 years now. I first tried to tempt them with their own plants, water,...
Pokeweed
Pokeweed is a beautiful plant with large dark purple berries and reddish or purple stems. Even so it is an invasive plant. Pokeweed is...
Seed Starting Timeline
I often refer to soil temperature and day to germination data when planning when to start vegetable seeds for the new season. Here are...