…container and choosing the right soil that’s made for seed-starting is also important. When planting multiple seeds, be sure to label them. Also, keep seeds covered during the germination process…
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
…planting can help make it feel like a more enclosed and nurturing space. Combine different colors. Some colors will provide a soothing space or a riot of color that will…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…the Pacific Northwest region have work to do. Such as setting out nontoxic slug bait, buying seedlings for warm-weather crops, as well as planting cabbage and cauliflower. Days are getting warmer,…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
When it’s safe to start planting outside. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the minutes of daylight starts to increase in winter, so does the yearning to…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Swamp Milkweed Wildflower (Asclepias incarnata) The…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…days of planting. “These vine decline-affected plants suffer major yield losses,” said Swett. “In some cases, those yield losses are so severe that growers are abandoning sections of fields or…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service shows how effective conservation practices…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…for transplanting at the same time. Spinach seedlings can also be planted in February and transplanted out in the garden as soon as the soil is workable. Potatoes will also…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…look like you’ve dabbed them with talcum powder or corn starch then you’re in powdery mildew land. You can try to prevent this issue by planting mildew-resistant varieties. Space your…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…your spring garden, think about color, season of bloom, and shape, but also care needs when you’re planting. Get an early start on spring with a generous helping of bulbs…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…the best care, there a few fruitful tips for how to make it through the festive frosts on past February. Before planting fruit trees, do some research and choose varieties…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…plants, and some water to splash around in. The best way to do that is by planting a diverse landscape. When designing and planting beds and borders, think both horizontally…
Fruit-Bearing Plants ajnd Trees to Attract Birds to Your Yard
Some of the best plants to attract birds to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Herbert Aust from Pixabay By planting fruit-bearing trees and…