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Discover the wonders of lichens
July 13, 2009 I recently received an e-mail from a reader who questioned the growth of ‘‘blue mold’’ on some of her trees. more »»
The case of the exploding tulip
July 6, 2009 Gardeners are always looking for something new, but sometimes the old, unnamed varieties work just as well. Most gardeners are not snobs. more »»
Prepare yourselves for the beetle invasion
June 29, 2009 The Web site Buckeye Yard and Garden Online announced last week that southern Ohio gardeners have reported sightings of Japanese beetles. more »»
The battle is on: Annuals vs. perennials
June 15, 2009 It’s time to get ready for the battle of the season: Perennials versus annuals. Get into your respective corners and prepare to defend your favorites. more »»
When gardening isn’t for you
June 8, 2009 Let’s face it. Gardening isn’t for everyone. There are a lot of people out there who hate the thought of dirt under their fingernail. more »»
Don’t count out the leaves
June 1, 2009 ‘‘Whatever happened to celery tops?’’ my husband asked as we pushed our shopping cart through the produce department of a local grocery store. more »»
Living with guilt of plant neglect
May 25, 2009 Say the words ‘‘spider mites’’ to anyone who is a houseplant aficionado and you will instantly provoke a shudder. more »»
Fundraiser to pay for girl’s healthcare
May 25, 2009 The Kassandra Raber FUNDRAISER NIGHT will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at CiCi’s Pizza, 1920 Niles-Cortland Road, Howland. more »»
Preparing to plant the tomatoes
May 18, 2009 Any day now we’ll be putting those tall, sometimes leggy, but full-leafed tomato plants in the ground that we’ve either started ourselves from seed or diligently kept alive on a windowsill from the... more »»
Soil texture is important for healthy plants
May 4, 2009 Anyone who gardens in Ohio knows that soil textures can be different from one backyard to another. more »»
Soil texture is important for healthy plants
May 4, 2009 Anyone who gardens in Ohio knows that soil textures can be different from one backyard to another. more »»
Fixing the soil for good gardening
April 27, 2009 It’s barely a month before our last estimated frost date. more »»
Planting time begins indoors
April 20, 2009 I learned a new word last week, chitting. No, this isn’t a sneaky way to curse in print. This is actually a term used when pre-starting seed potatoes before they go into the ground. more »»
Keeping in shape while gardening
April 13, 2009 Spring is the busiest season in the garden. Professional gardener Janet Macunovich advises the more work we do in April, the less work we will have in July. more »»
Tea time comes to the garden
April 6, 2009 Coffee may be the number one beverage in the U.S., but it is not even on my list. more »»
Enjoy a vegetable banned by Obamas
March 30, 2009 For the past few months, I’ve been following the campaign to convince our first family to plant a Victory Garden on the lawn of the White House. more »»
A kid’ll eat ivy too, wouldn’t you?
March 23, 2009 My mother used to sing the song from her era, the 1940s, when I was very youn. more »»
Patience needed when starting seeds
March 16, 2009 You hear it everywhere. You’ve even heard it from me. If you really want different and perhaps better varieties of vegetables for your garden, order seeds and start them indoor. more »»
Learn some lessons by visiting gardens in person
March 9, 2009 If I ever get to Massachusetts, I’m going to visit the gardens of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. more »»
Spring clean the house and garden
March 2, 2009 I love all the housecleaning and organizing programs on television. more »» |
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