Some plants need more attention than others. Many shrubs, for example, don’t need much care at all, and in fact thrive when ignored. Of course, this period of neglect only starts after the shrub is established—typically following two to three years of consistent watering. These low-maintenance plants are perfect for putting color and texture in…
The smell of banana oat cookies, savory herb popcorn, and tomato and herb bruschetta wafted through the air as Mayor Sharon Tucker and other program leaders celebrated the Plant, Pick & Plate program Friday. The celebration marked the start of the free initiative designed to combat childhood obesity and instill environmental consciousness at Johnnie Mae…
URBANA, Ill. — Take a break from summer garden care and watering for a conversation about native bees and crop rotation. Two new sessions from the Four Seasons Gardening series will have attendees exploring more about native bees and ways to implement crop rotation to strengthen any size garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts will present tips, how-to’s, and…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Growing a thriving garden requires a significant amount of time, effort, and care, but there are a few key steps you can take to ensure a bountiful harvest by the end of the growing season. You’ll want to start by…
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon in May, a table overflowing with herbs, roots, flowers and citrus fruits sat in the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library courtyard. Sitting behind the table was Lally Adler, a gardening aficionado with extensive knowledge of native plants. She was there for the library’s gardening exchange, held monthly on the first Wednesday from…
In the short growing season of northwestern Colorado, we know the value of every frost-free day and each precious seed that makes it to harvest. But beyond the vegetables and flowers we grow, gardening offers something even more enduring: wisdom passed from one generation to the next. Intergenerational gardening is more than nostalgic, it’s vital….
Kadence Baumgardner | Guest contributor As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a rewarding and impactful year of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Therapeutic Horticulture program at Lake Forest Academy. This program continues to be a powerful tool for hands-on learning, emotional growth, and environmental awareness, giving students opportunities to connect with…
My mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was just 30 years old. Though the disease has done a number on her joints, it’s never stopped her from doing what she loves the most: gardening. Even after having an elbow replacement and, later, a spinal fusion due to the effects of her arthritis, I…
