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Gardener unsure of what to do after family member mistakenly sprays crops with pesticides
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (477+ words) The flowers could pose a risk to bees and other beneficial insects. A mistaken treatment in a home garden set off a lively online argument after a zucchini grower discovered that a relative had used the wrong spray on the…...
Is your tree turning yellow? It might be a cottonwood
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (672+ words) A: The leaves show me that this tree, I believe, is a cottonwood. I didn't see any bugs from what you offered me, and that's a good thing. Wish I could be more helpful. Q: My neighbor is revamping one of his…...
Gardener thrilled after crops survived a 29-degree night, then kept blooming in 92-degree heat
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (324+ words) "I was really worried for them there for a little bit." A short clip on You Tube is gaining attention online after featuring a flower that handled both a late cold snap and peak summer temperatures while continuing to bloom....
A Stroll Through the Garden: Fundamentals of composting
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (813+ words) A friend from church asked me two questions: "Could about everything be composted?" and "When should we start our compost pile?" Use code CELEBRATE50 at checkout These same questions were discussed recently at a Master Gardener meeting. It's something many gardeners…...
Year-round gardening: Tips to maintaining a thriving garden during the summer
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (502+ words) By Kerry Peetz Colorado Master Gardener Beneath the Colorado sun, July is shining bright. By now, gardens have been planted and it's time to celebrate and busy ourselves with helping them thrive and survive. Last call for zinnia seeds! Plant…...
Not Grounds: The Leftover Coffee Waste That Should Get Added To Compost
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (278+ words) In addition to coffee grounds, the coffee filter itself can be added to your compost bin as a source of carbon or a "brown" compost material. Not Grounds: The Leftover Coffee Waste That Should Get Added To Compost Surprisingly enough,…...
Gardening Update: Keeping plants fresh for the summer
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (63+ words) WSTM by Nicole La Fiandra LAFAYETTE, N. Y. " In this week's Gardening Update, Carol shows us how to keep the garden blooming continuously. She shows how to deadhead and add color this season. Want more plants? | Gardening Update: Gardening maintenance now for…...
UVM Extension: Celebrating America's 250th birthday in the garden
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (481+ words) American flags brighten a garden in celebration of the United States" 250th anniversary. Interplanting of flowers, herbs and vegetables is a practice conducted in 1776 and today. Here, peas are interplanted with a variety of salad greens. As we celebrate 250 years since…...
Andhra Plant Mum Shares Her Easy "Sandwich Method" to Turn Garden Waste Into Rich Soil
1+ day, 41+ min ago (696+ words) Dried plants, weeds and pruned branches don't have to end up in the bin. Home gardener Madhavi Guttikonda shows how she recycles them into healthy, fertile soil, saving money and reducing waste with every growing season. After every harvest, Madhavi…...
The Lesser Known Scrap To Add To Compost " It's Not Corn Husks Or Coffee Grounds
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (354+ words) There's some common household waste, which you sweep up from corners and under furniture, that you may be sadly trashing instead of turning into plant food. The Lesser Known Scrap To Add To Compost " It's Not Corn Husks Or Coffee…...