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December 10th Seasonal Science: Exploring Nutrient Needs for your Winter Traditions Middle School Virtual Field Trip 10am & 1 pm CT
I enjoy planting, watering, and nurturing a plant to its fullest potential. To keep my landscape the “prettiest on the block,” I plant a combination of perennials and annuals.
July 3, 2012 Read more
Since I have a small backyard garden, I do not grow any type of squash, like zucchini, because of the space it requires. Thankfully, most gardeners have more than enough zucchini and are happy to share.
June 26, 2012 Read more
My three year-old and I were watering the garden and saw something red in the midst of green leaves. We reached in with excitement: our first tomato of the season - yum!
June 22, 2012 Read more
Water is critical to plant life. It helps the seed germinate, and as the plant grows, the roots absorb the water that carries the nutrients from the soil throughout the plant.
Every fall, the wheat farmer enters planting season with great optimism.