We may not be able to do yard and garden work right now, but we can use it to attend private lessons, ask questions, share and hear about extension resources to improve landscapes and solve plant problems. Nebraska Extension’s mission is to extend science-based information to help Nebraskans. For horticulture, one goal is to help … Read more
It’s time for garden planning. If you’re planning a flower garden to attract monarch butterflies, I’m re-sharing this interesting research from the University of Kentucky about milkweed placement in gardens. Research by Adam Baker and Daniel Potter shows that monarchs are more likely to lay eggs on milkweed planted outside the main flower garden, where … Read more
The cold weather and freezing temperatures late in the year have damaged grass, plants and trees across the state. Texas’ coldest December in 40 years has gardeners dealing with nasty problems in their gardens and yards. “We have a lot of ugly plants right now,” said Larry Stein, a horticulturist with the Texas A&M AgriLife … Read more
The holidays are over and now gardeners are left with bright dreams for the next garden season. But there are a few things that will help get through the snow and ice until the gardens grow again. 1. Paint and clean your device. It makes the job a lot easier when your tools get to … Read more
The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds Friday, January 13th through Sunday, January 15th, featuring more than 900 vendors and dozens of seminars and workshops. In its 30th year, the show offers an opportunity to support Arizona businesses, enjoy outdoor gardening, and … Read more
Welcome summer. “Gardening in winter is the true gardener’s ultimate challenge,” writes author Rosemary Very. Some gardeners are locked in the house looking at mailboxes and seed catalogs that fill the boxes. Intrepid gardeners are moving around in all but the coldest weather, testing the condition of plants in cold weather and solving problems. Early … Read more
According to the local fruit and vegetable specialist, it is time to prepare for the spring gardening season. Courtney DeKalb-Myers, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture instructor in Cleveland County, said the best time to think about spring planting is when the ground is still cool. “This new year, some gardeners may already be itching for … Read more
There is a laundry list of garden chores to do when the snow flies. This list is certainly not exhaustive, but it does provide some stepping stones for my seasonal tasks and indoor gardening. Some of the action items on my list include: • Cleaning these hand tools – Here are some simple tips to … Read more
There is a laundry list of garden chores to do when the snow flies. This list is certainly not exhaustive, but it does provide some stepping stones for my seasonal tasks and indoor gardening. Some of the action items on my list include: • Cleaning these hand tools – Here are some simple tips to … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents come and go, but through 10 presidents, one constant has been White House caretaker Dale Haney, who until this month spent 50 years housing his family and many of their pets. Honey’s primary responsibility is to maintain the 18 acres of grounds surrounding the White House, including the expansive lawns, colorful … Read more