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Spring's cool weather gave fruits and vegetables a slow start Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:54PMCool summers are not conducive to growing fruits and vegetables. It is still too early to know what this summer will be like, but even though it is now getting warm, the warmth is developing late.
The Break Room: Planting Safety Awareness at Home Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:15PMThe long, sunny days of summer are an open invitation for gardening, yard work, sports and other outdoor activities – all of which can also equal increased ergonomic risks.
Soil may be foiling pomegranate's performance Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:06AMQ: I have a pomegranate several years old, never pruned and seldom fertilized. It blooms but fails to set fruit. It is not a very robust plant and has several dead branches. My soil is primarily red clay. Suggestions?
Going Green: Adopting a new pet plant Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:07AMWhen it comes to pets, lots of people have cats, dogs or the occasional rock. However, the first two on that list aren't allowed in my duplex and the third isn't very exciting.
Newspapers, Schools, Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Alabama, Pelham, Alabaster, Calera, Hoover, Birmingham Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:09PMWant to grow your own vegetables this year but don’t have a lot of time, space or strength in your back? Why not consider trying a straw bale garden this year?
Are your tomatoes 'cracking'? High temps to blame Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:02AMQ, A lot of my tomatoes have hard white spots inside when I cut them open. What could be causing this? R. This is a condition that is most common on vine ripened fruit and rarely occurs with tomatoes bought from a store because they are picked green and artificially ripened with ethylene gas.
Do it now Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 5:54AM- Plants growing in shade may need water in spite of rain showers. Trees act as umbrellas, keeping the moisture from reaching the plants under them. Check the soil to make sure it has not dried out.
Organic fertilizer is ideal in gardens Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:50PMAs we enter the hot summer, I’m reminded of how much the cold of winter and the heat of summer have in common.
Lime tree should rebound Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:03PMQ: Due to recent freezes our Persian lime tree had to be cut back to the trunk and two shoots have developed. Will the tree be a good producer again?
Chilling Bulbs Simulates Winter Temperatures Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 4:02AMPlease remember that my newsletters coming from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will stop the end of June. If you still want to get information on horticulture in our desert Southwest, become a follower at http://xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com.
Eat Your Garden Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:41PMIn just a couple of generations, we have gone from home-cooked meals and gardens to fast food and mow-and-blow landscapes, and our waistlines have super-sized in the process.
June garden essentials Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5:51PMThe Northern California garden game of chance begins in June. Typically, as the Central Valley heats up, it inhales cooler ocean air, pulling it through mountain gaps and creating a sun-shielding layer of high fog in...
Diggin' In with Linda Peattie — Gardening styles may differ, but all the harvests are delicious and nutritious Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:20PMPeattie welcomes your comments and questions; her e-mail address is at the end of the column. Send photos of your own garden or special plants to info@beacononlinenews.com. Include your name and telephone number. With a renewed fervor for eating locally grown food, more homeowners are setting aside ...
In the Garden: For best results, plant potatoes no later than July 1 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 5:52AMThe Kennebec white potato is strongly recommended for the home garden. This all-purpose potato has a smooth, light brown skin with shallow eyes. A late May planting should yield a crop by late August or early September.
Published May 13, 2011 - Press Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:29PMFor those who get a feeling of satisfaction from picking a ripe tomato straight from the vine rather than choosing one off a table at a grocery store or farmer’s market, it’s time to get those plants into the ground.
BIZ BUZZ: A second chance Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 8:47PMNo Summary Available
Do it now Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 6:35PM- Begin collecting rose petals for potpourri.
It's tomato planting season Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 3:37PMIt's time to daydream about fresh BLT sandwiches and large slices of homegrown tomato on just-made garden salads.
Ashby Poopapalooza proves to be a shovel-ready event Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 6:02AMASHBY -- The mild spring day showed the Town Common in its best light. Tents and tables scattered across the green offered plants, books and toys -- all for sale for good causes.
Seeds: Getting ready to plant the Bee Garden Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 4:44PMI'm digging into community gardening this spring in a big way. And at the same time, I'm testing my own advice.
Scott Eckert: No space for garden, try containers Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 1:22PMHomegrown vegetables are in demand! Consumers are more interested in where their food comes from and what goes into growing it. Homegrown food is the freshest, but for people with limited space, traditional gardening can be difficult.
Margaret Lauterbach: Next year’s greens, this year’s spinach Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 6:57PMThose of you who want to grow your own greens through the winter should broadcast seeds now for corn salad (aka mache or vit or macholong or Verte de Cambrai).
Rethinking what's really worth beans Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 11:20AMConsidering that Massachusetts imports approximately 80 percent of its food, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that rising gas prices are going to affect food prices at the supermarket.
Herndon High marks return to competitive science Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 5:35PMHerndon High School students Gillian Gundersoen, 17, and Brenda Perez, 17, will compete in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles with their science project studying the effects of pollutants on earthworms.
Grafted tomatoes grab attention with improved vigor, production and disease resistance Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 10:27AMThe biggest news in edible gardening comes in the form of great-tasting vegetables spliced onto ultra-strong rootstock.
Brothers' spring garden is not easy but honest work Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 5:04PMThey move steadily along the rows, the older brother leading the way as he lays down tomato plants. His younger brother follows with a bucket of water and gives each plant a generous dose.Growing his own garden is something Joe Caldwell has done since he was a boy growing up on an 80-acre farm on Buck Hill where Maiden Creek and Clark’s Creek meet.
Winds add to crop woes Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 12:00AMIf drought and late freezes hadn't caused enough trouble for North Texas farmers, those missed by the April 15 grass fires still watched as 60 mph winds continued to shrink profitability in orchards and fields.
Do plants really respond to Epsom salt? Take the challenge and enter to win $500 gift card Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 10:11AMStart planning now for a one-to-one test of plants grown with and without Epsom salt.
Home and garden calendar Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 2:29PMHeathwood Hall Spring Plant Sale : Sophomore students at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School will take orders for a variety of spring plants and flowers through April 21. Orders will be ready for pickup from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., April 28, at the campus, 300 S. Beltline Blvd. Items available for purchase include herbs, peppers, tomatoes and squash grown by students in Heathwood Hall’s greenhouse. Also ...
Seeds started indoors now mean garden in summer Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 2:46AMChoose a growing mix specific to starting seeds
Around the Peninsula Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 12:01PMThe Central Peninsula Garden Club hosts a program April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building on K-Beach Road. Guest speaker Tim Meyers from Bethel, will talk about how he has developed his fresh produce business.
7 ingredients of a money-saving garden Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:45AMWhat's green, great exercise and can save you money? Your home's garden. It's not too soon to start planning for a bountiful harvest. Here are some tips that can help you maximize your yield.
7 awesome ingredients of a money-saving garden Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:45AMWhat's green, great exercise and can save you money? Your home's garden. It's not too soon to start planning for a bountiful harvest. Here are some tips that can help you maximize your yield.
Home and garden calendar Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:44AMHeathwood Hall Spring Plant Sale : Sophomore students at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School will take orders for a variety of spring plants and flowers through April 21. Orders will be ready for pickup from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., April 28, at the campus, 300 S. Beltline Blvd. Items available for purchase include herbs, peppers, tomatoes and squash grown by students in Heathwood Hall’s greenhouse. Also ...
Franklin County Master Gardeners offer classes Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 12:42AMFranklin County Master Gardeners will offer "Spring Gardening 101" classes April 14 and May 5, 7 and 12.
Good gardens make good neighbors Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 2:33PMWarming days, brighter sunshine and daylight well past suppertime all combine in early spring to bring out the urge to garden in many people.
Tools and tips for spring planting season Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 10:12PMSummer should have it this good - perfect temperature for gardening, or as Matt would say, for golfing.
Sowing & sharing seeds Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:03AMKim Hunter, owner of Country Gardens Nursery in West Haven, has noticed a trend. "The last two years, we've definitely had more people buying seeds," he said, estimating the increase at about 20 percent from 2009 to 2010. And it's not just experienced gardeners increasing their crops. "We've had a lot more interest in people starting gardens for the first time," said Dori Jones, manager at Ogden ...
Home gardeners are gearing up for spring season Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 11:57PMEach vegetable performs best if planted within recommended planting dates, which are based on results from years of field trials.
Mid-March presents opportunity to start garden plants indoors Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 5:25PMMid-March is the time to start your tomato, pepper and other garden plants indoors. If you have never done this before, try it. It’s really a lot of fun to watch something grow from seed to fruit, and it’s a great sense of accomplishment!There are a few keys to success in starting your plants indoors. First, you must have a good light source.
IN THE GARDEN: It’s time to start pruning Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 3:12AMIn spite of the cold weather, the spring flowering bulbs are right at the surface. Crocus are the most advanced, but tulips are also at the surface, looking for warm weather.
Schrader lands at Culver-Stockton Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 7:12PMCoach says he left Truman State of his own accord
There are reasons to move tomatoes Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 2:05AMI was always told to rotate my tomato plants from one part of my garden to another for healthy plants and choice tomatoes. Although I have a very small garden, I do rotate the plants. Is this really necessary? I am familiar with two gardens where the tomato plants are planted in the same location year after year. The plants are staked, reach about six-feet tall and always produce bright red ...
From the Garden - Get a jump on spring and summer seed-starting Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 11:15PMJust a few days ago I received an e-mail from Gardener’s Supply company (a large and well-respected online retailer and catalog company specializing in gardening and horticultural products) in which they stated that, because of all the snow, ice and cold that has hit almost the entire country this winter, “seed-starting is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. More consumers and avid gardeners ...
Menu for the Future Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 1:40AMThis winter I've been participating in a discussion group organized by the Catamount Earth Institute that looks at food and agriculture in America, and what each of us can do to live more sustainably. We've been discussing readings from Menu for the Future produced by the Northwest Earth Institute.
Menu for the Future Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 1:38AMThursday February 10, 2011 This winter I've been participating in a discussion group organized by the Catamount Earth Institute that looks at food and agriculture in America, and what each of us can do to live more sustainably.
Master Gardener: Starting your own tomatoes from seed provides more varietal options Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:28PMQ: In past years I've purchased tomato seedlings for my garden. This year I'd like to grow my own. What should I do to be successful?
Starting plants from seed is incredibly rewarding Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 3:56PMIt’s that time of year again when gardeners can be seen hauling home bags of potting soil, mailing off orders for seeds (or emailing), and powering up the grow lights as they prepare to grow the rarest and most beautiful plants anyone has ever seen. That’s the intention, at least.
Grow seedlings like a pro Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 8:04PMYou can raise your own transplants from seeds, starting now
Garden journal is handy tool Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 10:41AMBy Judy Scott, OSU Extension - Now is a good time, while gardening has moved into low gear, to start a gardening journal to reflect on what happened in 2010 and to begin planning for the coming season. What worked...