The ants in your garden aerate the soil, eat the eggs and larvae of insect pests, and pollinate certain flowers. This social insect has many good qualities, but in large numbers they may be unwelcome guests in your garden. There’s no need to use chemical pesticides to rid your … [Read more...]
7 Gardening Danger Signs, and the Pests that Cause Them
Your well loved and stunning garden can speak to you – if you know her language. Foliage, fruit and even soil conditions can communicate with “Danger” signs. Pay attention and watch for these. 1) Holes in foliage Smaller holes (almost like buckshot marks) mean flea beetles … [Read more...]
How to Grow Broccoli
Broccoli is a perennial garden favorite, and no wonder: it’s fairly easy for the home gardener to grow, can be planted in either the spring or fall, has multiple harvesting times, a healthy dose of vitamin A and D, and is a versatile food for the home cook. With just a few tips … [Read more...]
Growing Potatoes in Your Vegetable Garden
Growing potatoes in your vegetable garden Potatoes are a year-round staple for many families around the world. Potatoes come in over a hundred varietals in all kinds of sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. There is a potato to suit almost everyone's taste. The edible part of a … [Read more...]
How to Use Recycled Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
Composting with Coffee Grounds Old coffee grounds are one of the best ways to add nitrogen to your compost pile, which is often a lacking element in urban or suburban composting. They can go right into the compost pail, and just give the pile a bit of a stir when you add the pail … [Read more...]