…with plenty of fragrance and vibrant color. Try planting in groups. One well-planted container looks great on its own, but a grouping can be stunning. A colorful mix of pansies,…
Spring Garden Preparation in March
Cathy Isom has planting tips and reviews a couple of things you can do in March to get ready for your Spring garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…planning to stagger your harvest times. There are several ways to do this, including succession planting and planting varieties that mature at different times. Mistake # 8 – Putting…
Growing the Marshmallow Plant in Your Garden
…branched stem. The leaves are soft and hairy with three divisions, sort of like a maple leaf. Planting marshmallow plants in your garden takes a bit more consideration than other…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…in Five Points, as well as an identical companion study being conducted at the UC Davis farm. The research is looking at planting density based on variety, as well as…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…look at people who are doing all the great habitat planting for monarch butterfly, or you look at the wildlife corridors that the wine industry has been very conscientious about…
What is Salsify, and Why You Should Grow it
…or planting partial sun. In cooler areas, full sun is ideal. Salsify is ready for harvest when it’s about 12 inches in length. This can be anywhere between 120 and…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…they have about 38,000 acres. Most of that’s very young trees not into production yet, so they have a lot of potential coming online and they’re planting a lot of…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…Program (NAP) coverage protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is available. Producers may apply now. The deadline…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…the northwest and southeastern portions of the country toward conditions slightly warmer and drier than last year, which will be favorable for planting and growing conditions during the spring and…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…
Creating a Backyard Tropical Paradise
…Creating a Backyard Tropical Paradise Tropical Gardens are an idealistic, soothing piece of paradise. This can be achieved with clever and adventurous planting. When planning a tropical garden, the goal…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…the field with a series of in-orchard workshops in the next two weeks covering the Bee BMPs as well as the benefits of planting bee pastures and cover crops. Held…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…root development when applied prior to planting. Burkdoll described achieving positive results through inoculating the roots with mycorrhizal fungi before planting. “It gives the roots a better opportunity to mine…