Unusual weather, such as the drastic changes in recent winters, leaves some gardeners wondering how to protect bulbs from frost and freeze. Temperatures have warmed and so has the soil, so the the plants think it is later in the season than it actually is. Warmer than normal temperatures cause some bulbs to bloom early […]
New mango varieties grown on a north Queensland farm have been given the taste test for the first time, with retail trials passing the first hurdle. Young trees on farmer Brad Bowen’s orchard at Brandon, 60 kilometers from Townsville were among those to produce their first successful commercial crop. While the colors of the fruit […]
The death of a Christchurch man after contracting Legionnaires’ disease has his friends asking whether the warnings about the dangers of potting mix are strong enough. Myles McIntyre, 77, of Fendalton, died on December 20 from complications from Legionnaires’ disease, about six weeks after falling ill. According to family and friends, he was well aware, as an experienced […]
Miniature roses have gained in popularity in the last several years. And growing them yourselves may not be that hard. Today, miniature rose varieties come in the form of a small bush that is twiggy, repeat-flowering and the shrubs range in height from six inches to 36 inches in height. Most miniature shrubs come in […]
Sage has a long history of medicinal and culinary use. With its shimmering silvery-green leaves and pretty blue flowers, the sage plant is as beautiful as it is functional. Reasons why to grow sage in your garden 1. Very easy to grow This perennial, evergreen shrub is easy to plant and even easier to care […]
A team of elite firefighters took upon themselves the secret mission to rescue the priceless Wollemi Pines from Australia’s relentless bushfires. And they succeeded! They have come up with a new plan to save the ancient and incredibly rare Wollemi pines that were threatened by fire. Only about 200 of the pines, also known as “dinosaur trees” […]
Minnesota is the first state that will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats filled with wildflowers, clover, and other native plants. The state is asking citizens to stop spraying herbicide, stop mowing so often, and let their lawns re-wild into a more natural state That’s because the state legislature has passed a bill […]
Its official, for the first time in the United States, a bumblebee species has been declared endangered. The bumblebee has been added to the ever-growing list of endangered species along with the grizzly bear, the northern spotted owl, the gray wolf, and about 700 other animal species which are extinct. The rusty-patched bee (Bombus affinis – […]
Just as with traditional gardens, beautiful container gardens begin with a just-right combinations of plants. This is true whether you’re designing a vegetable container garden or combination herb planter. Of course, the success of any container garden depends on filling pots with quality potting mix. Here are some combinations you can try: Pizza Garden (22-inch or […]
Apple cider vinegar is by all accounts that one thing in your kitchen that is worth far more than what you paid for it. In any case, you may not know that it has some incredible advantages for your garden as well. Here are some amazing uses for apple cider vinegar in your garden: 1. […]
