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July in the Garden: Give Your Plants Some Extra Attention
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (174+ words) July is prime time in the garden u2014 harvest is underway, plants are in high-growth mode and there are still crops to plant for fall. All that hard work during the spring is starting to pay off in a big way,…...
Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap In Your Garden You Can Use As Dye
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (551+ words) Who knew this garden scrap could make a beautiful natural dye? Turn this overlooked material into a natural dye that's perfect for many DIY projects. Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap In Your Garden You Can Use As Dye Dandelions…...
Wriggling compost bin surprise turns out to be a welcome sign for faster food-scrap breakdown
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (306+ words) What looked like a composting nightmare turned out to be encouraging news for a newcomer to the hobby." Writing on Reddit in r/composting, the original poster said, "I've never seen these in my compost before. I think they're black…...
EXTENSION NEWS: Mid-summer is a great time to inspect your property
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (497+ words) Everybody enjoys walking their property in the spring. It's cool outside, the wildflowers are blooming, the grass is lush, and everything looks alive. But if you really want to understand your land, July is when it starts telling the truth....
Dakota Gardener: Marshmallows on branches
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (167+ words) The Bismarck Tribune Javascript is required to use this website. Cottony maple scale start to grow in May as temperatures warm and become noticeable in mid-June. In the central part of the state, I have been receiving several calls about…...
The mistakes people make while looking after their garden in summer
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (466+ words) July is the perfect time to enjoy your green space but keeping it looking glorious can be a challenge with pesky insects around July is a time to relax and enjoy the garden " but there are a few things that…...
Hawai'i Organics Compost to host free mulch giveaway event, July 11, 2026
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (107+ words) Maui Now Hawai'i Organics Compost to host free mulch giveaway event, July 11, 2026 Hawai'i Organics Compost shares a Free Mulch Giveaway with the community Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. Hawai'i Organics Compost is located at the corner of K'ihelani Highway and Honoapi'ilani…...
After losing a six-figure plant job, they grew 2 compost tumblers into 60-foot windrows
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (465+ words) After a six-figure plant-operator job disappeared and the search for replacement work dragged on, one Reddit user supporting a family began building a new business around free organic waste with little more than resourcefulness, persistence, and a willingness to put…...
Hot tips for what to do in the garden in July and August
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1226+ words) As I sit down to write this toward the end of the third week in June, I'm listening to the constant rumble of thunder, and an occasional zap of lightning, as I look out my office window to see another…...
Northern Gardening: Composting and Mulch for Soil Health
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (125+ words) WTIP Northern Gardening: Composting and Mulch for Soil Health Sarah Waddle, Northwoods Food Project | July 9, 2026 Building nutrients, helping retain water, making habitat for microbes, improving structure to help plants grow" these are all benefits of increasing the organic matter in…...