Tag: gardening
Bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers: What’s the difference?
While corms, rhizomes and tubers can all be classified as bulbs, they each have specific characteristics.
Year-round care for canna lilies
Canna lilies are perennials that require specific care throughout the seasons.
How to control Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles are a common insect pest during the summer in many Ohio lawn and gardens.
How to grow baby’s breath (gypsophila elegans)
Baby’s breath is a common cut flower, popular as a filler in bouquets or in arrangements on its own. Learn how to grow it in your garden.
Grandma’s pressure cooker green beans
One of my most vivid memories of gardening with my grandparents as I grew up was picking green beans and getting them ready for pressure cooking.
What’s that weed? How an app can help you with identification
The University of Missouri Extension’s Weed ID app can be useful for weed identification in your lawn and garden.
How to stop blossom end rot
Blossom end rot can affect tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash and even watermelons.
How to pick edible flowers
A list of edible flowers, plus tips for choosing flowers and resources for cooking and baking.
What is hugelkultur gardening?
Somewhat related to raised beds, learn what the hugelkultur gardening technique is.
10 ideas for creative plant markers
Keep your plants straight this summer by making creative, unique plant markers with materials you may already have lying around the house.
