Image Source: 123rf.com Do you find your garden soil lacking nutrients for your plants? Believe it or not, this is a very common problem. Most likely, your own behaviors are the problem. The good news is, there are things you can change to alleviate the problem. Here are 10 common gardening habits that might seem…
There is nothing more delicious than a juicy, ripe tomato fresh from the garden. Grocery store tomatoes don’t even come close to the flavor of one that’s been home grown. So, it’s no wonder that tomatoes usually top the list of produce that gardeners regularly plant. They are an amazing garden favorite that has a…
By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there’s something about digging in the dirt while listening to a bird soundtrack that lifts my…
The curated articles provide seasonal gardening advice for the South Sound from expert Marianne Binetti. One article advises planting in fall to take advantage of cool temperatures and soil moisture, suggesting evergreen shrubs like Leucothoe and Pieris Japonica for shade areas. Another article focuses on pruning lavender after it blooms, stressing the importance of strategic…
A unique program at The Ohio State University teaches cancer survivors to reconnect with healthy eating through hands-on farming. COLUMBUS, Ohio — For cancer survivors, the journey back to wellness often includes rebuilding their relationship with food. At The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, an innovative program called the Garden of Hope is helping…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Whether you’re watering your vegetable garden, potted herbs, or lawn, a good garden hose is essential. While a watering can is fine if you only have one or two containers or a small raised bed, a hose is a time-saver…
“August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms.” – Victoria Erickson. “August is a time of growing up, of forgotten forever’s, full of the sweetest intent.” – Meka Boyle. “August brings into sharp focus and…
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good — despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there’s something about digging in the dirt while listening to a bird soundtrack that lifts my spirits. Even the scent of…
