Now is an excellent time to begin planting vegetable gardens. A variety of ones can produce an abundant harvest if planted and maintained correctly. The garden needs to be planted in an area that receives full sun. Do not plant the garden near or beneath trees and shrubs…
The Peter Skene Ogden agriculture class is excited to hold their upcoming plant sale later this month. The sale, set for May 28-29, has been conducted annually by PSO teacher, Claudia Morgenthaler, who has been teaching the agriculture class for 11 years. Besides preparing for the plant sale,…
Mid-May and June are the months when the garden starts to get going, and there is plenty to do. Chris Rusch Chris Rusch Master Gardener One of the biggest mistakes people make is to plant too early. People get excited when it is sunny for a few days,…
Enrollees in the Food Scrap Program brave the spring snow on May 20 to scoop up compost for their gardens. Rachel Zerowin/High Country Conservation Center Dear Eartha,I’ve been a patient High Country gardener and haven’t yet planted my vegetable garden, or my annuals. While I’m waiting, I’ve been…
Including some of the best plants for birds in your garden, will not only benefit the winged visitors, but also your own enjoyment of your outdoor space, and the health of your garden, too.Familiar and conspicuous, birds are among our favourite garden visitors. With their cheerful, wistful or…
With spring planting season upon us, as well as rising food prices and projections that the Ukraine-Russia conflict will exacerbate food insecurity everywhere, SeedChange – a non-profit organization that works with farmers to protect seeds and grow food sustainably – has announced a new initiative to help ensure…
What’s not to like about pansies? Their cheerful appearance, colorful flowers, and subtle scent combined with their ability to handle cold weather make it a wonderful garden plant. The blooms are edible, if you garden organically, and they make colorful food garnishes. The pansy is descended from the…
Lindsay Peyton, CorrespondentMay 22, 2022 This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of7Christian Community Service Center community garden volunteer Margaret Weddle, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Houston.Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less 2of7Christian Community Service Center community garden coordinator Ron…
California is heading into its dry season after one of the driest winters on record, preceded by a brief reprieve from the worst drought in its history. No wonder water managers in the Central Valley’s parched farm belt are increasingly interested in a controversial practice: reusing oil field…
Which indoor herb garden is best? An indoor herb garden is the perfect accessory for any cook’s kitchen. Fresh cilantro, basil or mint can add a new dimension to any homemade dish, and indoor herb gardens are a convenient and stress-free way to up your flavor game. Many…
