Do you have a fence, trellis or porch that you would like to hide or maybe enhance with something green and flowering? Or maybe you have a part of your yard that you want to hide. Consider growing morning glories (Ipomoea tricolor). These fast growing vines can reach 5 to 25 feet in length, depending ...
Should Hybrid Vegetable Seeds Be Saved? – Growing a plant, by itself, till it is the purest form of itself, sometimes taking years to perform, is what is called a pure plant. It is taking that plant, the best that it can be, and cross pollinating it with yet another pure plant. Two best of ...
Saving seeds from your favorite garden vegetables is a great way to save money, ensure you have a favorite variety growing in the garden and it’s easy and interesting. To save seeds requires little more than allowing the seeds to dry and storing them in a cool, dry place until next season’s planting time. How ...
When you’re planting annuals for summer color, be sure to include a few marigolds that will add instant zing to your flowerbeds! Marigolds are dependable bloomers that grow happily with very little care from spring until the first frost. Choose the Variety If you’re looking for tall marigolds, choose African or Aztec marigolds, which can ...
News of global warming, rapidly dwindling ocean life, and ever-expanding landfills can leave even the most ardent environmentalist feeling a bit defeated, but in the face of dire statistics it’s important to remember that our actions do make an impact, and every little bit counts. Eco-Cycle, an organization working to build zero waste communities, reports: ...
LAKOTA SQUASH FOR WINTER STORAGE Lakota squash is one of the winter storage types of squash. It’s a medium sized, somewhat pear-shaped squash, weighing an average of about seven pounds. The squash are hard-shelled, as are all storage types, and they are dark green splotched with bright orange. Some may be almost entirely either green ...
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