As temperatures warm and perennials start to pop up, gardeners across Michigan are digging out bulbs and organizing seed packets for another season of growing. But not all flowers and plants grow well in certain regions. A big factor in where certain things grow best is your area’s cold season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Maddie Taber, 25, with some of her houseplants in her staff apartment on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland’s campus. Taber moved to Portland for her job as resident director last July. Before the move, she sold her nearly 40 houseplants back in Oregon and has restarted her collection here. “I probably have about 25,”…
Gardening for life taking hold throughout the area Published 11:28 am Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Native columbine, blooming from March into May April is a month of anticipation and discovery. Polk County FFA students are selling flowers and vegetable plants but recommend planting after the soil has warmed, and the Gardening for Life Celebration on…
If your florals look lackadaisical and you’re asking, “Why are my hydrangeas drooping?” allow our expert gardeners to provide the necessary tips to revitalize the bouncy blooms. It’s all about the environment: sun, soil, and sips of water. Our pros will guide you toward the perfect combination of each so that the flowering plant is…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls mosquitoes the “world’s deadliest animal.” It’s a weighty moniker for an insect that weighs just 2.5 milligrams, but it’s well deserved because vector-borne diseases, including those transmitted by mosquitoes, cause more than 700,000 deaths worldwide every year. According to the University of Alaska, “the oldest mosquito…
Gardening fever is starting to burn as hot as the temperatures. With highs in the 80s expected this weekend, and masses of color popping up at area nurseries and gardening centers, itâs almost more than a plant-loving, vegetable-growing person can resist. Omahan Tom Haley was already filling a cart with flowers at Cirianâs Farmers Market…
As the garden goes to sleep, it’s time to replenish garden supplies, add a house plant or two, and plan for next year. What a great opportunity to peruse the local nurseries and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Rick’s Garden Center offers tropical plants, a dedicated cactus room, along with plenty of Christmas trees…
