The Dungannon Agricultural Society is in dire need of committed volunteers, or it could be forced to disband. “People are panicking a little bit,” society president Dave Sjaarda said in a March 19 phone interview, describing the community’s reaction to the news. In a letter posted to the society’s social media on March 13, the […]
This year’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 24-28, 2025. Anyone who enjoys gardening or the outdoors needs to stay informed. Read the full story by the Utica Observer-Dispatch.
I enjoy trying new crops in my garden. Among the most recent are herbaceous tarragon and cowpeas, both introduced this spring. Read More
Wow! Can you believe the size of the plants in your garden? I don't ever remember a May when my hostas have been so big, let alone all the other plants. Read More
It has begun. Those mornings when we wake up stiff and sore from the hours we spend in the garden. Read More
Q: During the last couple years, I have been growing orchids indoors. I water them about once a week by putting them into a sink of water for 15 min. Then, I spray the leaves and surface roots with an orchid spray. They are in a northeast window behind the kitchen sink with an overhead pot light on in the evenings. Some of the plants will sprout flowers buds and the sprout or little bulb will die before it blooms. Other plants have only grown new leaves and no flowers sprouts. How do I get flowers? – KO Read More