Heat killing your plants? Tips for watering your garden. Gardens A dry rain barrel and cracks in the soil are good indicators of the state of my landscape. July 22, 2011 Read more
How to identify and remove tomato horn worms Gardens “That is humongous!” my four- year-old exclaimed as I held up a tomato horn worm. July 20, 2011 4 Comments Read more
Caring for your trees requires water, fertilizer, and pruning Gardens While searching for the perfect tree to plant in our front yard, I asked the garden center owner, “When is the right time to plant a tree?” July 14, 2011 Read more
Sustainable agriculture is key to feeding a growing (and hungry) population Gardens Whew, nothing like 12 hours in a minivan to bring out the best in a family. July 11, 2011 Read more
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes Gardens When it’s scorching hot, we are all less eager to work in the garden. Unless the girls are swimming, I get a list of heat complaints within five minutes of being outside. Despite the heat, it was time to go spud hunting (potato harvesting). July 5, 2011 2 Comments Read more