While many vegetable gardeners probably got a few new gardening tools and books from their holiday wish list, there’s another must-have gardening tool that should be in every green thumb’s garden shed ...
During the garden season, I often use different types of covers over some of my vegetable plants. Since I’m frequently asked about this, I thought it would be helpful to explain when and why I use row ...
Garden catalogs are arriving, making gardeners think about last year’s garden and what we can improve on this year. If you had issues with insects and diseases last year, or wish to extend the garden ...
Q: With all the cold temperatures we have been having lately I have been covering my citrus with an old sheet but my neighbor says that will not protect it from the cold very well and I need something ...
Last year everyone suffered from whiteflies caused by a lack of winter cold. Whether they will be as much a problem this year remains to be seen. My vegetable garden was besieged by whiteflies, which ...
Winter can be tough on your plants, but staying ahead with simple hacks makes a big difference. The key to keeping your ...
The first crisp breeze of fall feels refreshing—until you realize it’s also a warning. The nights are getting colder, the ...
Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Want to enjoy fresh salads of lettuces, spinach ...
Q: I am looking for different types of greens that are locally grown to add to my salads this time of year. Can you make some recommendations? Answer: There is quite a variety of greens which are ...
Holes in kale leaves usually come from pests, diseases, or environmental stress, so identifying the cause is key. Common pests like cabbage worms, flea beetles, and slugs are often to blame for the ...
Q:I enjoyed your article explaining the ugly blotches on my chard ("How to rescue chard from pests" Aug. 14). My first question is: What is row cover? Also why did you start the chard seed indoors in ...
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