How COVID-19 affected the cut-flower industry, and the ways it adapted to the pandemic to stay in business, so we could still buy fresh Spring and Summer blooms. Despite the hardships that COVID-19 presented to us – the drastic pauses and changes –the gardening world wasn’t that affected. Apparently, the pandemic’s isolation methods resulted in…
Covid’s impact on flower dealers and the lingering effects on the cut-flower industry
Gardening indoors vs outdoor
Our garden is our safe haven. A place where we can relax with an ice-cold beverage in one hand, a good book in the other, as nature’s energy surrounds us. Whether inside taking up the windowsills in our living room, or outside amongst a landscape of greenery, both the physical and psychological rewards of a…
Incorporating bonfires in your outside sanctuary
Tips and suggestions on creating the best fire space in your garden for both rural and urban settings, and what you need to know about certain recreational fire laws. Something about those orange, yellow, and red flames fanning themselves into a fluster of fiery embers, flowing off into other areas of the night, or day,…
Gardening Bars And How To Make Them
Garden troughs can be used to frame your garden, or can be portable containers in case you need to move particular planters. (Jade Seok/Unsplash)Garden bar, or garden trough, are long rectangular containers that are used to either frame areas in your garden, or also create planters that are portable if you need to move them…
Hanging Baskets—Giving you options when space or location matters
Plants are a wonderful addition to your home and no look is complete without a proper planter. Hanging planters or baskets can give you more options when you are considering adding plants to your home. They take up none of the “usable” space in a house or apartment, they don’t get in the way when…
The case for herd sharing— What it and and why you should
Hay! Have you “herd” about it???? Do you know where your next gallon of delicious, fresh milk is coming from? How about your next steak? What is herd-sharing Herd-sharing is a means of obtaining dairy products and meats on a regular basis. What exactly is a herd share? The really short answer is that when…
Dahlia Dilemmas—Maintaining these prolific, yet complex plants
The American Dahlia Association (ADA) currently recognizes 42 species of dahlias. Although dahlias grow better in some regions of the United State than in others, the plants are beloved by fervent gardeners and dabblers alike due to their range of forms and colors and long blooming season. Yet, some aspects of dahlias will keep even…
Fowl Fodder Fallacies—What to, and not feed chickens
The 2020 pandemic resulted in some unexpected hobbies. One of those is backyard chickens. News outlets nationwide touted the “COVID cluckers” trend as one that provided individuals and families with activity, enjoyment, and reward. Yet, misconceptions abound regarding what is safe and beneficial to feed backyard chickens. Agricultural extension services and the 200-plus-year-old Farmers’ Almanac…
Saving and Sharing Seeds
“There is no joy in possession without sharing.” — Erasmus Williamsburg, Va., artist Ashley Seutter (nom de plume, Sally St. Rose) has been gardening for the last several years on her small plot of land as well as organizing a neighborhood community garden. She dries seeds each fall and saves them for spring planting. But…
Up-Cycle Your Old Furniture To Add Onto Your Garden
Somewhere in your home, there might be a furniture item that you have always wanted to get rid of. And as spring has arrived and we are in the midst of spring cleaning perhaps this is the time. And yet, as you wonder how to toss or what recycling fees are for old furniture you…
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