Tag: gardening
Ready for red? Tips to ripen green tomatoes
5 tips for ripening green tomatoes, plus how to prune tomato plants.
Tips for repelling mosquitoes this summer
Certain herbs are known to repel mosquitoes. There are many ways you can reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and property.
How to control groundhogs
The groundhog is famous for one day in February, a nuisance most of the rest.
Weeds gone wild: How to control weeds naturally
After weeks of battling weeds, by June gardeners are tempted to throw in the hat. Tools, natural herbicides, mulch and cover crops can help control weeds.
How to tell the difference between annuals, perennials and biennials
When you’re shopping for seeds, you’ll notice that packets are labeled with perennial, annual or biennial. Here’s a reference guide for telling the difference.
How to protect plants from storms
Learn some preventative measures you can take when you know stormy weather is on the way.
The best tomatoes for homemade ketchup
Paste tomatoes are great for making sauces, including homemade ketchup.
Community gardens develop a sense of pride in gardeners
The Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District's community garden has served as a model to educate people about backyard gardening.
How to grow strawberries in containers
Strawberries can be grown in all kinds of containers. Here are directions for planting them in strawberry jars.
Rototilling tips for the garden
Some gardeners rototill their plots every year out of habit or tradition, but should you?
