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Is it too soon to think tomatoes?
December 20, 2010 Winter is barely here and I’m already thinking about a fresh, juicy tomato from the garden. Last year’s tomato plants did well in my garden. more »»
How one plant can lead to dozens
December 13, 2010 It never fails that just as I am getting all geared up for Christmas, the seed catalogs start arriving. Now all I want is for Christmas to be over so I can get busy on plant selections and orderin. more »»
Gardening means learning to adjust to change
December 6, 2010 Last week’s snow only makes it harder to wait for the new garden catalogs to start arriving. more »»
Think before a pruning binge
November 29, 2010 It never fails that at least one day in late fall, the husband or I will get the urge to take up the pruners or loppers and go on a binge. It doesn’t matter if the air is brisk or unseasonably war. more »»
Bring flowers in, even if they stink
November 22, 2010 We might be leaning on the edge of winter, but I still can’t help looking out over the garden every morning, even if it’s too cold for the usual morning walkabou. more »»
Zinnia and tomato top NGB lists
November 15, 2010 Every year the National Garden Bureau releases recommendations of one flower and one vegetable to be highlighted the following season. more »»
Compost weeds for next year
November 8, 2010 As I pulled up the overgrown weeds from the vegetable garden last week, I watched while thousands of seeds from the spent flowers flew in all directions and landed on top of the soi. more »»
Park gets new signs
November 8, 2010 Trumbull County MetroParks and the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office have installed more than 65 metropark directional road signs on various county and township roads. more »»
‘Walk Warm’ to kick off
November 8, 2010 The Champion Local School District is starting the annual PROJECT WALK WARM from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday today through April 1 at Champion Middle School. more »»
Watch out for stinkers this fall
November 1, 2010 Early last summer, I watched as orange striped nymphs of the common squash bug scurried along the stems of my zucchini plants looking for a hiding place from m. more »»
Positive proof plants don’t read
October 25, 2010 As an avid reader, I almost always turn to books when I want to know something. more »»
Obscure plant wins recognition
October 18, 2010 The leaves have barely dropped on this year’s Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year (for those who already have forgotten, it was Baptisia australis), yet the garden world is already... more »»
Try a new plant for a worthy cause
October 11, 2010 I have a few different varieties of hydrangea in my yard, but a few months ago I bought my first Annabelle. Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ is a favorite of many gardeners. more »»
Fall chores continue throughout month
October 4, 2010 October is the busiest month in the garden second to spring planting. more »»
Someplace Safe holds unity day
October 4, 2010 Someplace Safe Inc. will hold its annual “A DAY OF UNITY’’ observance at 6 p.m. today at Trumbull County Courthouse Square, with a candlelight vigil. more »»
Fall chores include beetle watch
September 27, 2010 Last week fall was officially ushered in, even as summer is having a hard time closing the door on its way out. At exactly 11:09 p.m. Sept. more »»
When is an herb really a vegetable?
September 3, 2010 Remember that old joke from when we were kids? When is a door not a door? When it is ajar. Get it? So when is an herb not an herb? The answer is, when it is a vegetabl. more »»
Saving seeds for gardening success
August 30, 2010 I’m sorry to see the vegetable garden coming to an end. Oh, sure, there are still the late season peas and beans, carrots and new plantings of spinach and garlic to winter over. more »»
History where you least expect it
August 23, 2010 I wouldn’t exactly say I have a lot of experience as a forager. When I was young, my grandmother would send me into the yard to gather mushrooms after a summer rain. more »»
Weeds don’t have to be annoying
August 9, 2010 Not everyone who hears how much I enjoy pulling weeds is surprised. In fact, what is most surprising is the number of people who agree. ‘‘It is therapeutic,’’ someone said to me recentl. more »» |
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