It’s time to start seeds for cool-season crops. By mid-month, seeds can be started in flats or peat pots to put in the ground by fall. Keep them in semi-shade.
Much of the country has seen a wet spring but we are still experiencing drought conditions this summer. Watering restrictions have been in place for months in several regions. Meanwhile, the spider mite party never ends.
The pomegranate is a lovely landscape plant that is also prized for its delicious fruit. This is a fruit with an interesting historical background dating back to gardens in ancient China, and later, Greek and Roman gardens. Always, it was grown predominately for the fruit, but also for its beauty. The pomegranate has been a motif in ancient art, textiles, porcelain, and other art forms.
Let’s face it, working in your garden or watering your lawn is not easy while yellow jackets are buzzing around you. The yellow jacket could be searching for food or trying to protect the nest it carefully constructed during the past season.
With Proper Planning and Preparation, You Garden will Grow…but not the rocks.
Wives’ tale, myth or fact? What really works to make cut flowers last longer?
Aspirin, vitamins, vinegar, 7Up, Sprite, pennies and sugar. Some say they work, some say that they don’t. There are many folklore additives, and we have a few other tips that will help as well.
Success Pack Planting
Success Pack Planting is a concept devoted to planting a certain way that gives you great performance from your plants and success in the garden. This method of planting was developed to make gardening simple, easy, and fun. Whether you are new to gardening or have been planting for years, use the Success Pack when planting for a garden your neighbors will be jealous of!
Many enthusiastically consider the camellia “Queen of the Garden,” especially while roses are quietly resting. Ok, so our roses in the west don’t begin to rest until we forcefully, but of course sadly, decide that we must cut them back in January. Luckily for us, beginning in September and continuing into the spring, the camellia brings elegant floral form and color into our gardens.
Now that the chance of frost has passed,
it’s the Perfect time to Plant your Citrus!