Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 6
Change in weather pattern brings breezy almost-fall days
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Before getting too far into fall, pack summer away right
Pepper seeds don’t last long. As I sorted, I made notes on which ones need to be reordered. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) The air is ashy and smoky again, and the weather’s hot. Not a...
Wrap up September by sorting summer garden supplies
Yes, a shoe box is my storage container for my tomato seeds. But I winnow my collection every year, so I know these are all usable. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) October starts tomorrow — is...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 22
August often is the height of pepper season. Keep summer vegetables picked to encourage plants to produce more. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Hazy skies keep temperatures in check One good thing about haze: It can...
Happy Earth Day! 5 easy ways to celebrate
It’s always nice to see a lady beetle at work in the garden. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) I like to think that the readers of this blog are planet-aware enough to already be using earth-friendly...
Make a resolution to sort out old garden chemicals
Be sure to dispose of any garden products that have expired; check the dates on the labels. (Photo: Shutterstock, courtesy Earth911.) Pesticides expire, can be a fire danger; dispose of them safely Out with...