…more. A more natural way of helping is to consider planting some plants for birds that they can eat from all winter long. Many attractive plants will not only help…
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
…and insects is by planting flowers that they love to pollinate. Growing lots of different varieties means that you will have color and aroma from early spring until late fall….
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
…basic tree planting rules should apply. First, with any tree at any time, the planting hole should be roughly twice the diameter of the pot holding the tree. The depth…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…on hired farmworkers to help with planting, harvest, milking cows, and other essential tasks. But across the country, it has become exceedingly difficult to find legal, qualified workers,” said Vice…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…the program later this week after being published in the Federal Register. “We said we’d get it done in time for producers to make planting decisions for 2020 and we…
Cultivating Shallots from Your Garden
…If you’re short on space, consider planting shallots in a container. A small 8-inch container can accommodate at most three sets. Shallots are an ideal companion plant for a multitude…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
Pinterest While there are many different types of companion planting, this method has been used for centuries by the Iroquois indians. Cathy Isom explains the Three- Sisters Planting method. That’s…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…in preventative measures, such as taking a close look at plants daily, planting resistant cultivars, and protecting your plants with a thin netting or row cover. Potato beetles can also…
Herbs That Do Best When Grown in the Shade
…consider planting in that shady spot in your garden. Mint, as well as its cousin Lemon Balm. Both are fast-growing perennials that are best relegated to containers because of their…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
Through Nufarm TreeFirst, citrus growers may qualify for Mycoshield® treatment at no cost. Growers purchasing a minimum of 1,000 citrus trees for planting from participating nurseries will qualify for Mycoshield…
Winter Flowers Add Vibrant Color to Your Winter Garden
…need to waste time re-planting each season. Even better, these plants provide color and texture year-round. Adding color to the winter garden doesn’t just have to involve flowers, either. Many…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…new crop for them.” Growing sugar beets using recommended production practices can provide dairy farmers with another source of nutritional forage for dairy cows. Planting beets in mid-to-late fall allows…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…couple of 4 x 4 beds allow your kids to have a select space to garden on their own, and the small size is perfect for them. Consider planting some…
How to Deal with Gardening Burnout
…the cleanup for fall planting.If browning crops are getting you down, don’t feel bad if you don’t want to clean up your beds. The season can’t last forever in some…