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Ground-covers in my Garden
My fenced in garden is located in a clearing in the middle of a woods, about a hundred feet from the shore of a lake. Three very large trees shade half of the garden while the other half is a rather...
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Is it the End of the Line for your Tomatoes?
Does this look familiar to you? Minor blossom end rot Severe blossom end rot Another severe case of blossom end rot Battling blossom end rot on your tomatoes (or peppers or eggplant)? Often when your...
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Why Are My Tomatoes Not Ripening Completely?
Yellow shoulder 'Big Beef' Yellow shoulder Yellow shoulder 'Super Marzano' Green shoulder 'Mortgage Lifter' The tomatoes above are having problems fully ripening. Actually, they are never going...
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“Perpetual” Swiss Chard in the Hoop House
Swiss Chard in the Hoop House in early June I love Swiss Chard. It tastes a lot like spinach. Spinach is lovely stuff, certainly, but you have to plant it early, very early, and then when the weather...
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Don’t take a chance on old seeds…
Another good day ~ I went out to the hoop house, pulled all the tiny little weeds out of the planting bed, and replanted in areas where things did not sprout. That is what I get for trying to save...
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Plan for Winter Landscaping
Winter gardens are something one has to plan for. If you want your garden to look good in the winter as well as during the season you have to incorporate structure. Structure is very important to the...
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Is Tree Wrapping Necessary?
The winter climate is very unpredictable in northern states. Winters can be tough on landscape plants. The winter sun, very cold temperatures, and wind will bleach out your evergreens, injure branches...
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The pleasures of a hoop house…
Just a pretty picture… We’ve already had a little snow here… and the temps at night have been below freezing, and yet, I can walk out to the hoop house and bring in fixings for a fresh salad. What a...
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Heavy Snowfall Benefits
With the snow starting to accumulate all over the Midwest one wonders how it affects plants and trees. Heavy snow does have benefits that you may not even think of. One big benefit is that a good...
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Salt Injury on Trees
Salt injury is something home owners should be aware of when the snow starts to fall and the plows are out and you need de-ice the driveway and sidewalks. The symptoms of salt injury are similar to...
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Lettuce in Winter: Part 2
We spaded the ground in our unheated greenhouse, removing weeds and debris. To spade, push your shovel in the ground and lift a shovel full of dirt out of the ground. Turn your whole shovel over and...
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Create a Tree Island
Do you have one or more ornamental trees on your lawn that you mow around? Do you use a weed trimmer that can damage the bark? Mowing over exposed roots can cause the same kind of damage. Consider...
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How To Not Be “Chicken” About Chickens
“The Girls” I thought I had a pretty good grasp on gardening. I understood the basic ins and outs, light and soil requirements, could answer others’ (basic) questions or at least point them in the...
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Shade Cloth Infographic
In honor of everyone’s favorite time of year (shade cloth season, obviously), we’ve decided to put together a little infographic for those who might be interested in purchasing some shade cloth. When...
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How To Determine The Proper Light Levels For Plants
We all know that water and light are essential in growing healthy plants. What’s not always apparent is the varying degrees of light some types of plants need when compared to others. 99.9% of all...
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Protecting Bulbs For Winter
Don’t let squirrels and other critters destroy your newly planted bulbs! Try some of these easy tips for protecting your bulbs and keeping them safe. Planting bulbs is always a fun chore in the fall,...
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Holiday Plants For Holiday Happiness
Come December, when it’s too cold for most of us to do much outside, we look to bring some of the outdoors in, especially when we start decorating for the holidays with festive holiday plants. The...
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Poinsettias: Before and After Holiday Care
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. One of...
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Heavy Snowfall Benefits
With the snow starting to accumulate all over the Midwest one wonders how it affects plants and trees. Heavy snow does have benefits that you may not even think of. One big benefit is that a good...
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Salt Injury on Trees
Salt injury is something home owners should be aware of when the snow starts to fall and the plows are out and you need de-ice the driveway and sidewalks. The symptoms of salt injury are similar to...
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