This year I’m growing my first winter hydroponic garden and absolutely love it. Rise Gardens sent me a personal garden to see what I thought about it, and it’s a treat to go to the back hallway to snip greens for a salad, or better yet, to enjoy fresh basil. But even though they’re easy ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAs winter winds down, it’s time to start treating fruit trees in the spring to prepare them for a bountiful harvest this year. Here are a few late winter or early spring tasks to keep your trees healthy and productive. Grab the Clippers The first task in treating fruit trees begins in February to early ...
Read More | Pest PatrolTomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable - yes, I know they are technically a fruit - in the garden. But they are not without pest and disease issues. Today we’ll discuss how to resolve some of these tomato issues. Types of Tomatoes The notorious tomato hornworms Tomato hornworms are probably the most notorious tomato ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIs it worth growing a particular vegetable when you’re constantly battling pests? I’m huge fan of brassicas such cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, but they can have pest issues. But there are ways to get around them. Here are a few tips on handling diseases and pest pressure on brassicas. Pest pressure on brassicas Cabbage worms ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWhen you have a problem with gnats, thrips, or whiteflies, you don’t want to wait to order online. I ran into our local garden center a couple of weeks ago looking for blue sticky traps. I guess it’s the season for tiny pests on indoor plants because the salesperson told me a man just bought ...
Read More | Pest PatrolEven for those of us who start our own plants, it’s impossible to leave a greenhouse without bringing home something new. Unfortunately, sometimes pests catch a ride on the new transplants and come home with you. This is why it’s important to look closely at your new plants and know how to handle any unwanted ...
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