Gardening has a special set of requirements when it comes to footwear. You can simply garden in whatever shoes you have available, but when you start spending a lot of time in the garden, you'll quickly discover that wearing a pair of shoes designed specifically for gardening … [Read more...]
How to Grow Nasturtium Flowers
By Julie Christensen What annual flower thrives in poor soil, delights in neglect and produces profuse blossoms through most of the summer? Nasturtiums, of course. These humble flowers were discovered in the jungles of Peru in the 16th century. They made their way to Europe … [Read more...]
Growing Milkweed to Attract Butterflies
When we talk about milkweed and butterflies, we are usually talking about one butterfly in particular: the Monarch. Monarchs are fascinating creatures found in both eastern and western coastal regions of the United States. Adult monarchs migrate annually to Mexico. In the spring, … [Read more...]
Identify, Prevent and Treat Garden Problems: Downy Mildew Fungal Disease
Not to be confused with powdery mildew, downy mildew is a different infection – though both are fungi. The difference is the conditions in which they occur and thus the different management requirements. Downy Mildew Host Plants Downy mildew is most often associated with … [Read more...]
Growing Speedwell (Veronica)
By Julie Christensen For a low-maintenance, fast-growing perennial, try speedwell, also known as veronica. This long-lived perennial has much to recommend it. It is hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 11, which encompasses most of the U.S. It grows in full sun, but … [Read more...]
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