February 22, 2019 Late Winter Bird Feeding It’s not too late, many folks believe (because they heard it somewhere) that you should not feed the birds during…
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…
August 1, 2018 Watering: A Goldilocks Dilemma Proper watering is just about the most difficult challenge that gardeners face; especially this year with summer weather bringing record…
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…
May 8, 2018 2018: Year of the Tulip The National Garden Bureau has named 2018 the Year of the Tulip! There’s not a doubt in my mind why…
May 2, 2018 Take Advantage of the Cold Wet Spring! We are way behind last year as far as our spring temperatures are concerned. Many things that occur in nature…
April 23, 2018 Get a Jump Start on your Lawn this Spring Everybody loves an attractive lawn and spring affords opportunities to develop a really terrific one. Cleanliness is next to Godliness:…