by Michelle Smith Most gardeners learn by example or read about gardening and then get out and do it. But they can still make some common mistakes. Here are some common garden mistakes and possible solutions. Gardening Problem: Planting Garden Plants Too Early Even the … [Read more...]
What is a trap crop?
Question: What is a trap crop for home gardeners? I've heard the term mentioned in discussions about organic gardening methods, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can you please explain? - Laura D. Gardening Channel Replies: A trap crop, also known as a sacrificial crop, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Garden
by Matt Gibson If you're trying to keep snakes out of your garden, we certainly don't blame you. Unfortunately snakes love to hang out in areas that are covered in a dense array of plants. They are drawn to spots where there is plenty of foliage that can serve as camouflage … [Read more...]
Do I need to soak eggplant before cooking?
QUESTION: Do I need to soak eggplant before cooking? Will soaking eggplant improve the flavor? -Kev F. … [Read more...]
Armyworms / Cutworms: How to Identify and Fight These Garden Pests
By Matt Gibson There are over 20,000 different species of cutworms. Among the most common of the cutworm varieties are armyworms, surface feeders who terrorize gardens, munching plants down until just the skeleton of the leaves remain and gorging themselves on the fruits and … [Read more...]
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