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02/28/2013 - Blooms for Beneficials
If you have any extra room to grow on your farm, consider filling it with plants that naturally support beneficial insects. |
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02/21/2013 - Garden Find: Peel Away Pots
I have always grown my own transplants in either plastic nursery six-packs or in peat pots, but this year I think I might try something new. |
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02/14/2013 - A Book on Making Maple Syrup
I received a fascinating little book in the mail a few weeks ago, and if you have any interest in learning how to tap your farm's maple trees for syrup production, you should put it on your wish list. |
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02/07/2013 - Broomcorn for the Birds
I have really been enjoying watching the birds this winter. Although they always love the black oil sunflower seeds and suet we put out for them, this year they seem to be particularly fond of the broomcorn a farmer friend gave to me. |
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01/31/2013 - Emerald Ash Borer Damage
The havoc created by a little green insect known as the emerald ash borer is very evident these days here in western Pennsylvania. Tree after tree is meeting its end because of this imported pest, and the ash trees on our property are no exception. |
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01/24/2013 - 3 Ways to Keep a Pest-free Garden
In last week's post, I discussed a couple of excellent pest-prevention techniques you can easily employ in your own garden. Here are a few more of my favorites. |
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01/17/2013 - 2 Tools to Outsmart Garden Pests
Pest insects are always on my list of garden challenges, but what I and many other gardeners have discovered is that with pests, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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01/03/2013 - Using Wood Ash in the Garden
We've been busy trying to stay warm here in western Pennsylvania and have been enjoying many fires in our fireplace. As a result, we have a lot of wood ash. |
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12/27/2012 - Overwintering Annuals
I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to a stellar 2013 gardening season. I know I am. |
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12/20/2012 - My New Favorite Clematis
Do you think Santa might bring you a new arbor or trellis or pergola for Christmas? Well, if he does, I've got the plant for you! |
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