Don’t discard them. And, I’m not talking about table scraps in this case. Even though you may have been picking your crops throughout the year when they were ripe, the Fall season is usually recognized as the farming and gardening harvest season. This is the time to finish picking your carrots, squash, beets, and rutabaga….
From wacky weather to gardening in a smoky haze to dealing with migrating masses of our latest Biblical-grade bug invader (the spotted lanternfly), 2023 has been a roller-coaster adventure for gardeners. But with every twist and pitfall comes the chance to learn, adjust, and maybe grow a better flower next year. Now that the growing…
Scary things are happening in our landscapes as we approach Halloween. The reality of what happens deep down in the darkness of a fire ant mound hidden to human eyes or in the tunnels of a mole cricket where only creepy crawly things dare to enter may be too scary to believe. You’ve been warned….
NORTH TEXAS (CBSNESTexas.com) – For a smallish tree to grow in the shade, there are few plants that can match a Japanese Red Maple. They grow slowly but have stunning forms and beautiful leaves. For many years, it was not even considered a tree you could grow here. Our hot summers limit the use of these…
IT’S THAT TIME of the year when shadowy corners and spooky forms appear in the gloaming garden — and I’m not talking about ghosts and goblins. The following popular garden plants, many at their wicked best in fall, are toxic. In many cases, toxin levels are low, or the amount of plant material you would…
From fresh salsa or rich pasta sauce to a classic garnish for burgers and sandwiches, tomatoes are a beloved and versatile plant. For many zones, tomatoes thrive for only a few months, but a gardening expert from Armstrong Garden Centers (@armstronggarden) shared a clever hack to extend the life of your tomato plants. The scoop…
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Fall is my favorite time of year. Unlike last year, the air has been just cold enough to turn the trees into blazing candles. Once we get a good frost, the colors will be even brighter. So, what makes trees turn color? Deciduous trees use several biological signals to tell them when it’s time to…
