March 31, 2019 Tackle Early Spring Chores As the first days of warmth elevate our spirits and we anxiously look forward to spring weather, there are a…
March 20, 2019 Understanding Seed Catalogs Now is the time of year that gardening enthusiasts always look forward to; seed catalogs begin arriving in our mail…
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…
December 30, 2018 Amaryllis Bulbs Make Terrific House Plants! One of the most spectacular flowering houseplants associated with the holiday season is the Amaryllis bulb. They’re very popular, make…
December 19, 2018 Where has all our Daylight gone? House Plants and Grow Lights to the rescue! December 21, 2018 at 5:23 PM EST will be Rochester’s Winter Solstice. This will be our shortest day of the…
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…