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Monday, October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween!

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Photo courtesy Design*Sponge
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Gourd Birdhouses by Donna Duffy

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Photo courtesy centralmarket.com It’s gourd harvesting time! There are two basic types of squash that are grown and used decorat...
Saturday, October 15, 2016

Crow Damage and Control by Joyce D'agostina

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American Crow, photo courtesy audubon.org Attracting birds, bees and butterflies to your garden has always been a great idea. However ...
Friday, October 7, 2016

Planning Your Garden for Next Year by Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo by Carol King As we approach fall, most of us are busy doing cleanup of our summer garden. Since gardening can take time, effort ...
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Fall Pruning “Dos and Don’ts” by Audrey Stokes

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Mild fall weather may have you thinking about pruning shrubs and trees but it's better to wait until winter or at least until afte...
Friday, September 30, 2016

Put Poinsettias in the Dark for Reblooming by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King So you saved your poinsettia from last Christmas. You fed and watered it properly and it’s looking good.  Right now...
Monday, September 26, 2016

Try Growing Leafy Greens to Provide Ongoing Winter Nutrition By Joyce D’Agostino

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Photo by Joyce D'Agostino The summer is winding down,and for many that means the end of gardening season.  There is good news, howe...
Friday, September 23, 2016

How and When to Harvest Winter Squash and Pumpkins by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Winter squash and summer squash are two separate vegetables to be handled differently. Summer squash varieties ...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Is it your time? Become a Master Gardener! by Amy Bubar

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Jefferson County Master Gardeners ready to serve! Do you love planting those first little seeds in the ground each spring, eagerly aw...
Monday, September 12, 2016

Don't Put Your Lawn to Bed Yet! by Rebecca Anderson

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Photo by Donna Duffy With fall approaching, everyone is looking forward to a break from the hot weather and summer yard chores of mo...
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Ripening Green Tomatoes Before First Frost by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Tomato season is almost over and there are only a few weeks left before frost. (Average first freeze date in De...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Plant Pansies in the Fall! by Carol King

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Photo Carol King Fall is the perfect time to plant pansies again. In fact, pansies and violas or Johnny jump-ups can be staples of the ...