October 21, 2019 Prepare Your Garden For Winter Autumn is a fantastic time for gardening. There is still time to plant perennial shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, winter annuals,…
September 3, 2018 Amazon Warriors of the Insect World Last week we talked about the tiny “sap sucking” spider mites and how to control them; this week we’ll tackle…
August 24, 2018 It’s a Buggy Season This summer’s excessive heat and the accompanying arid conditions (our home in Gates has had a major rain deficit this…
May 22, 2018 The Time Has Finally Arrived To Plant Your Summer Vegetables Memorial Day weekend is upon us and as everyone will tell you this is the time to plant your tomato…
May 16, 2018 The Name Says It All – Stink Bug Chances are good that Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs have overwintered somewhere in your house and you’re just starting to see…
April 2, 2018 Love Your Ash Tree? The calendar has shown the passing of the Vernal Equinox (1st day of spring) at 12:15 PM EDT on March…
July 19, 2017 How to Identify Common Garden Insects & Plant Diseases Summer is here and now that you’ve got your gardens planted, ’tis the season for animal pests, insects, and disease…
May 24, 2017 How to Avoid Common Cucumber Problems Cucumbers are one of our favorite garden treats. We love the crunch and freshness of cucumber in a summer salad, adding raw cucumber slices…
July 3, 2014 It’s Not Just What we Grow…It’s What We Know! The combination of the first days of July and local temps breaking 90 degrees this week means Summer has definitely arrived. …