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How to make your irrigation system “smart”
As irrigation systems and sprinklers continue to be turned on, we want to let everyone know of some technologies that may help you use water more efficiently this year. To begin, not everyone in...
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Gardening season is here and after two years in my home I feel motivated to put some time into planting beyond the vegetable garden. But I’m pretty intimidated by all the options. What should I plant? Where should I plant it? Where can...
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Red splendor crabapple is a magnet for bees when in bloom.
We often think about annual and perennial flowers where we think about pollinator friendly plants. However, trees and shrubs also provide food as well as habitat and...
Without pollinators, more than 100 crops grown in the United States would not be able to thrive. Plants, including various fruits, vegetables, nuts and more, rely on pollinators to ensure to transport pollen. Though many plants are self-pollinating and others are pollinated by the wind or water,...
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Summer is here, and so begin weekly vegetable updates. In this series I'll provide an overview of things we're seeing in the field, a crop report, and issues to anticipate in the coming week.
If you're seeing interesting things in your...
A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer are among the most important components.
Knowing how much water and fertilizer to apply and when to apply it can make a big difference in the appearance and health of a...
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Prairie smoke
Native plants are a great addition to any landscape. They are adaptable, provide a wide diversity of color, bloom time, form and texture. And they benefit important pollinators and other insects and animals.
As in all...
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Lifecycle of the diamondback moth. Illustrator: Martha Sudderth
There are many common insects that show up each year in our vegetable gardens. While we have plenty of strategies to prevent these insects from eating our veggies, they are...
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Let’s strive for no-pesticide landscapes in 2021!
We always advise using the strategies of integrated pest management (IPM) such as:
planting the right plant in the right place,
scouting and identifying pests,
determining if damage is...
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Plant herbs in groups: Nasturtium, Summerlong basil, rosemary, purple sage
My first gardening book was Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. With its broken spine and pages falling out, it is a well-used, well-loved tome of...