Local Events: Springtime brings new growth, seeds to be sown, perennials to share, landscape ideas and a bounty of gardener's events! The Bedford area event list is long... isn't it exciting?! Mar 1 “Emerald Ash Borer” an All Bugs Good and … [Read more...]
Protecting Plants From Snow
No matter how beautiful it looks, snow can cause major problems in the garden. After all, snow is not just cold but heavy, which can spell bad news for plants and garden structures alike. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your garden … [Read more...]
Snowdrops
Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to emerge in late winter. Learn more about the origin and care of this popular bulb. Source: Martha Murdock, Master Gardener, Beaver County PA Penn State Extension Home Gardening Newsletter … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Build Soil in Winter
It is a generally accepted fact that once soil temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C), biological activity slows to a crawl, and the soil and all its life forms hibernate through winter. By this logic, soil cannot be expected to change for the better … [Read more...]
Keep Your Landscape Safe From Winter Salt
"Watch for such indicators as premature fall color, twig dieback, leaf margin scorch, browning of conifer needles or stunted growth." Keep Your Landscape Safe From Winter Salt To keep your landscape healthy in the winter it's good … [Read more...]
Winter Checklist for Garden Activities
Even in winter, indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs and trees require our attention. Follow this checklist to keep on target with plant care throughout the winter. Source: Penn State Extension Home Gardening Newsletter … [Read more...]
Can Gardening Help Troubled Minds Heal?
"It's called horticultural therapy. And some doctors, psychologists and occupational therapists are now at work to test whether building, planting, and harvesting a garden can be a therapeutic process in its own right." Can … [Read more...]
Ground Hog Day Trivia
Ground Hog Day is Saturday! Groundhog Day Trivia In honor of this annual tradition, here's some fun Groundhog Day trivia -- about North America's most well-known weather prognosticator. Source: farmersalmanac.com … [Read more...]
Invasive tick is ‘here to stay,’ and here’s where it could spread next
An invasive tick species, new to the U.S., has already popped up in nine states, and a new study suggests that the species could spread much further. This tick, called the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis), is native to Asia and was … [Read more...]
How to Save a Dying Houseplant
Plant Doctor: How to Save a Dying Houseplant You saw a plant you loved in a shop or nursery. You brought it home, and for months it warmed your heart. But then it started to decline. What are you doing wrong? Is it dying? Can you save … [Read more...]