Tomato Holes, What’s Causing Them?

Tomato Holes, What’s Causing Them?

by | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting

We water, fertilize, trim, weed, and protect our crops from insects. They are our silent dependents that bring us food. We put labor, sweat, and love into our gardens. Then you spot it, “the” tomato of your gardening life. Everything is perfect and it will be ready to...

Hay versus Straw: What’s The Difference?

by | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting

This time of the year is the start of straw season. The number one question is about using hay versus straw for a given task. Straw is plant stubble from a harvested crop. It’s called straw because it’s hollow. Because it is leftover from a crop it will have seeds in...
It’s Time To Plant Cover Crops

It’s Time To Plant Cover Crops

by | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting

Cover crop planting time has arrived. There are multitudes of reasons to plant a cover crop. They range from wanting to add green manure (nitrogen) to the soil to resting the gardener. Planting crops that have a nitrogen-fixing ability (legumes) will yield green...
Migrating Ducks Landing In Your Yard?

Migrating Ducks Landing In Your Yard?

by | Dec 31, 2023 | Planting

Here they come again, migrating ducks.  The fall waterfowl migration is in full swing with ducks and geese landing anywhere they please. This includes your backyard especially if you have a pool. Ducks and geese are federally protected so disturbing...
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