…Or, beautiful just about any time of year, Dogwoods are usually planted for their white or pink springtime flowers. But don’t overlook the gorgeous purple-red tones their leaves will bring…
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
…garden centers that are trying to sell the last of their inventory before winter. And don’t forget your lawn; cool-season turfgrass can be seeded this time of year, too. Get…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
…increase on the irrigated lands fee that every grower pays. That’s going to be a little over a 15 percent increase,” Isom noted. “That’s done, it’s adopted and will be…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Accepting Applications
…was knowing the importance of continuing the education and sharing the education and knowledge you have and don’t be afraid to learn something new,” Brasil explained. The Almond Leadership Program…
Snake Plant is the Popular Houseplant for Beginners
…your home. There are several varieties to choose from. And, all will thrive in bright spaces and environments with direct sunlight. Snake plant don’t require a lot of watering, so…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…squash or pumpkin pie, then Pumpkins, Butternut and Spaghetti Squash are the plants for you. The best way to grow winter squash is from seed, and you don’t need to…
Tricks for Picking the Best Pumpkin This Year
…knuckles of your other hand. Also check for firmness. When pumpkins are ready to harvest, their skin turns leathery and firm. Don’t ignore wounds. Pumpkin skin acts a lot like…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…freezes. They do need several weeks of cold temperatures to grow properly so if you live where it stays warm year-round, buy pre-chilled bulbs and don’t expect them to return…
Beat the odds with Atticus
Don’t leave your success to chance: Place your bet on a solid crop protection strategy Specialty crop growers are high-stakes gamblers. Despite meticulous planning and vast experience, any grower can…
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
…watch for when your growing your own at home. One of the most significant hardships in caring for a vanilla plant is Root Rot. So be sure you don’t overwater…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…fly. We don’t have information right now on the minimum and maximum temperature thresholds that it can develop within, much less the degree-day requirements to complete its lifecycle.” Information is…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
…both religious and health reasons. Vilsack also said during the hearing that, “We will do what we need to do to keep offices open. I don’t anticipate we will see…
Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant
…Make sure your trailing plants don’t hang where a playful animal will think it is a toy to be played with. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
…basket, cherry tomatoes are possibly the best. For one, they don’t have huge fruits that weigh down the basket or make it hang unbalanced. Similar to tomatoes, pepper plants hang…