To prune or not to prune? That is the question. Homeowners may want to take advantage of the milder temperatures and get a head start pruning trees and shrubs in the landscape. Continued: … [Read more...]
Winter Bird Feeding: The Basics
Action, color, drama, song; it's all there at your backyard bird feeder. Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment. Read on: Source: … [Read more...]
Winter’s impact on insects and plants
A common question after such a hard winter is how it will impact pest levels this summer. My answer is usually not as positive as some people want it to be. Contrary to common belief, a hard winter does not have much impact on most insect levels. … [Read more...]
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Plan the garden on paper first. Draw a map showing the arrangement and spacing of your crops. To keep the garden growing all season, make a spring, summer, and fall garden plan. Read more: … [Read more...]
As temperatures fall, home-invading insects come knocking
Chilly mornings and shorter days signal to humans an impending winter. Bugs get the same message, and they head out to figure out where they are going to settle in for the winter. Continued: Source: … [Read more...]
How to Create and Care for a Terrarium
Constructing a terrarium is easy, inexpensive, and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Suitable containers can be found in most homes. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. Read … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Real Christmas Tree
Did you know when cared for properly, real trees are less of a fire risk than artificial trees? It’s true! Choosing, cutting, and bringing home a real Christmas tree is a fun, family tradition that makes memories to last a lifetime. Read … [Read more...]
Spathiphyllum
Common Name(s): Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants commonly called 'Peace Lily'. 'Peace Lily' is a herbaceous perennial typically grown as a houseplant. Continued: … [Read more...]
The Future of Farming: Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture
Farmers use AI for methods such as precision agriculture; they can monitor crop moisture, soil composition, and temperature in growing areas, enabling farmers to increase their yields by learning how to take care of their crops … [Read more...]
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
When we think of foraging for food, spring often comes to mind: bitter dandelion greens, vivid wild violet, the fiercely sought-after ramps. While spring foraging is wildcrafting at its finest—and a welcome break after the winter’s cold—there is so … [Read more...]