Perking up the late season garden with bright ideas
As summer is winding down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters, and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by...
Flowers that take the heat
As temperatures rise, some annuals slow down or stop flowering due to heat stall. They will recover as temperatures cool but may leave your...
Norway maples a cool cover
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop...
Pet lovers : Beware of scammers
Welcoming a new pet into your home can be one of life’s greatest joys. Sadly, scammers know this too and they’re exploiting animal lovers...
Summer: A time to plan for next season
Summer is a time when many gardeners begin making plans for new additions to next year’s gardens. You may already be doing ongoing evaluations...
Less labor more enjoyment in the garden
Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing...
Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables
Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a...
Bring the garden to your next gathering
Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season...
Gardening in extreme heat
The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves...
You paid for better roads ; Politicians stole your money
If you’ve ever sat in traffic on State Route 67, battled potholes on I-15, crawled through congestion on I-8, or felt stuck on Highway...