…But, if you feed them and prune them as needed, that’s half the battle. Pruning is vital to the plant’s health and overall longevity and should be done before plant…
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
…spring because the seed stays cooler and the soil around the seed remains moist longer. Be sure to water more frequently so seeds are not allowed to dry. Be careful…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…benefits. “When you improve the distribution of your cattle or other livestock over a property, you’ll see a decrease in the compaction of your soil. You can decrease erosion. You…
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers Successfully
…gallon sized container is ideal. Keep the soil moist with a spray bottle and within 7 days the seeds should germinate and your new zucchini will be well on its…
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
…mix. Avoid any unwanted nasties by using only clean seed raising pots and garden tools. Use heat pads to maintain a constant 70ºF soil while germinating and when growing.Don’t apply fertilizer until…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…healthy and vibrant forests is to address overcrowding. Smith said that NRCS has a host of assistance and outreach programs available to landowners. “It’s important for people to know that…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…said Dara. “We have multiple speakers talking about different topics related to climate change, soil management, using fumigation alternatives, weed management, and looking at new or developing diseases, and using…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
…buzzing around your patio and garden and they’re also a legitimate health concern. As an alternative to using unhealthy chemicals to control them, fight back by planting things that will…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…full Committee worked together in a bipartisan way to support Americans in this difficult time.” The legislation includes $1.07 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, of which…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
A research team from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has developed a sort of chicken Fitbit that can help monitor animal health. Utilizing a type of wearable sensor technology…
Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening
…they can cascade from. The philodendron, a tropical plant, likes humidity and sunlight. Keep soil consistently moist, only watering when the top inch of the soil is dry. Listen to…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…Agricultural Health and Safety have been working to provide employers with the necessary information related to coronavirus safety standards. Employers are continually updating their safety practices as new guidelines are…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
…and plunge the box into the soil and leave it to fully decompose. Make sure the kitchen waste is sufficiently buried to deter any rodents! Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…most vegetables, they do need water, nutrients, and reasonable soil to grow vigorously and get the jump on weeds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of ours program here. Planting…