June 2011 – Nutrients for Life

Plant, grow and learn! Getting your hands dirty to teach kids about soil nutrients

Gardens

Planning a youth garden camp takes time, creativity and a lot of help! I have led this particular youth camp for several years now and strive to make each one hands-on, educational and fun.

June 21, 2011 Read more

Want your potted plants brimming with color? Fertilizer is the answer!

Gardens

Today we were out weeding…again. I explained to our two-year-old that if it has a flower it is NOT a weed, please do not pull it! I know some weeds, like dandelions, have flowers, but the weeds we were pulling today did not have flowers.

June 15, 2011 2 Comments Read more

Fighting Flood Waters

Gardens

One of my oldest, dearest, childhood friends, Tina, married a farmer and is living the farm life in western Iowa. During our youth, she spent many hours on our farm.

June 7, 2011 Read more

How to Properly Diagnose Plant Deficiencies

Spotlights

After enjoying an afternoon of swimming, we came home for more water fun – that is watering the garden and flowers. Watering is a chore that cannot be skipped during hot summer days. As I was watering my day lilies I noticed yellow leaves. I turned my attention from watering to diagnosing.

June 1, 2011 Read more

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