Cool season grasses – bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass – are best sown in early September. Seeds germinate and grow quickly in warm soil, and lawns seeded in the fall have the opportunity to establish, with little competition from weeds, before the winter freezes. Seeding in early October may be successfulRead More →
By mid-September to the end of September, everyone in our area should be enjoying the wonderful flavor of fresh, ripe tomatoes. Some of us wait 10 or even 11 months for this annual treat and it always ends far too early, usually with the first frosts. Unfortunately, some local gardenersRead More →
Most plants grow well in a pot, but if you want to grow them outdoors, knowing how to keep your plants healthy and beautiful is important. From soil types to fertilizers, there are several things to consider before planting your garden. Here are some tips for taking care of yourRead More →
Enjoy and share the beauty of your flower garden all year round. Pick and dry a few flowers to use in flower arrangements, craft projects, or as gifts for friends and family. Pick the flowers when they are at their peak and the flowers are dry. Cut flowers for middayRead More →
When I first started working for Cornell Cooperative Extension in the mid-1970s, I was told that under no circumstances should I pass on home remedies to clients looking for information. The reason, of course, was due to liability issues. If I suggested a home remedy that didn’t work or causedRead More →
When it comes to gardening, you don’t always have to be a tough yakka. You can have a nice garden with very little entry. When it comes to gardening, you don’t always have to be a tough yakka. You can have a nice garden with very little entry. That means,Read More →
Grow It Green: add fish to garden ponds Updated: 1:28 PM EDT Aug 10, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript >> WELCOME TO TODAY’S GREEN GROWTH. THE JAPANESE GARDEN IN NORTHAMPTON IN FULLER GARDENS. I JOINED BY, OF UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. BEFORE US WE HAVE A JAPANESE ARTICLE. >> WE DO,Read More →
Orange light from wildfire smoke in the atmosphere seems to be becoming the new normal, but the garden continues to produce. This week I harvested zucchini, chard and tomatoes, in addition to giant bouquets of herbs and flowers. The garden is bustling with friendly pollinators. To keep the garden producing,Read More →
lifestyle, lifestyle, It is almost time for chiting and that means preparing the plot for the potatoes. Potatoes are an easy crop to grow and love deep, fertile soil with good moisture during their growing season. Start preparing the soil now, a few weeks before planting. Sweet potatoes need rich,Read More →
way of life, It is almost time for chiting and that means preparing the plot for the potatoes. Potatoes are an easy crop to grow and love deep, fertile soil with good moisture during their growing season. Start preparing the soil now, a few weeks before planting. Sweet potatoes needRead More →