Squash bugs can live through the winter as adults in sheltered places, such as under plant debris, around buildings, or under rocks. When adults come out in the spring, they fly to growing cucurbit plants to feed and mate. Read on: … [Read more...]
Parasitoid Wasps
There are many species of parasitoid wasps, but most are so tiny that they are rarely noticed. What they lack in size they make up in sheer numbers and efficiency, and as a group they may be the single most important biological control … [Read more...]
How Do I Identify A Bumblebee Nest?
While a bumblebee nest may take shape in a tree and does involve the production of some wax, their homes don’t resemble that of any other stinging insect. Read more: … [Read more...]
What to do about woodchucks
The woodchuck (a.k.a. groundhog) is often caught between being a celebrity and a villain. One day we rely on their shadow to forecast the seasons; the next we grumble as they make a meal of our carefully planted garden vegetables. Read More: … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Stop Snakes From Slithering Into Your Yard
With a drier and hotter start to summer this year, more snakes are following their prey into areas that are irrigated and provide good cover and food. Unfortunately, this describes many people’s yards, and for a lot of people, the sight of a snake … [Read more...]
Constructing and Caring for Container Water Gardens
A decorative pot of water garden plants on your patio or deck is not only beautiful, it might just be the lowest maintenance gardening you will ever do. You can't over water them and it is very hard to under water them, too. Read more: … [Read more...]
Storing peonies to bloom at a later date
Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University Extension - You can cut peonies and store them for weeks or months if you know when to cut and how to properly store them. Continued: … [Read more...]
Best Soil Temperatures for Sowing Vegetable Seeds
Did you know if you sow seeds at certain soil temperatures you will get the best germination rates? Every plant species has its own sweet spot, and the more we accommodate this, the better the results. Read More: … [Read more...]
Plan Your Garden Layout
After choosing a garden site, the next step is to plan the arrangement of crops in the garden. Read on: Source: … [Read more...]
Straw Bale Gardening, Step-by-Step
Straw bale gardening is easy, affordable and fun for kids! Don't think you have enough time for a garden? Not enough space (or no yard at all?) for a garden either? Straw bale gardening is right for you! Read more: … [Read more...]