by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever heard of the hebe shrub? It’s pronounced hee-bee. This plant is a wonderful addition to have around your home. The plant originated in New Zealand. Therefore, it enjoys a warmer climate. Don’t be discouraged if you live in a cooler … [Read more...]
What are sweet potato slips?
QUESTION: What are sweet potato slips? I saw them mentioned in an article about growing sweet potatoes, but I don't know what they actually are. - Rebecca W ANSWER: Sweet potato slips are sprouts from a sweet potato that have been rooted. This is necessary to grow sweet … [Read more...]
10 Common Fruit Tree Pests & How to Fight Them
by Bethany Hayes Everyone thinks about garden pests and the insects that infect your vegetable plants, but fruit tree pests are just as destructive and prey on all those homegrown fruits you love so much. Worse of all, they often are more challenging to get rid of because they … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Garden and the Environment by Composting with Red Worms
By J.D. Hendrick, Owner of RedWigglersFarm.com Red worms (Red Wigglers) turn organic material into worm castings (you might have also heard it called vermicompost). Plants thrive in this natural fertilizer. Soil Regeneration: We can all help the environment by … [Read more...]
Where Do Slugs Come From at Night?
By Erin Marissa Russell Ever wondered where slugs come from at night? Trying to keep your garden safe from slugs can be maddening. It seems like each night, these mollusks launch an invasion to munch on your garden’s tastiest, tenderest leaves. We’ll tell you about where slugs … [Read more...]
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