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WILDLIFE HERBS AND PLANTS Plants that attract native wildlife such as butterflies, beneficial insects, toads, lizards, and bees are crucial for a natural garden and landscape. Diversity is the key to success. I’ve linked several articles to help you get started. * Echinacea * Wild Bergamot * Preparing for Habitats * Naturalizing Weeds and Natives STARTING…
Creating your own garden stakes are hot this year! By using treasures found at garage sales and resale shops you can make your own for just pennies on the dollar. It’s a fabulous way to reuse old chipped plates and saucers and even tea cups. By staking them in your garden some can become an…
For the last five years our raised beds have been the summer and fall home for most of our heirloom tomatoes. It is time to rotate them this year. So as I have been asked so many questions about our growing methods, this year I find it easier while starting a new area to do…
Author: Cherri Megasko Now that spring is finally here, you may be thinking of all those things that need to be done around the house. Cleaning, maintenance, and gardening might top your list. As you break out the power washer and garden tools, keep the environment in mind. There’s a more eco-friendly way to do…
One of my most recent favorite quotes of wisdom was found at Sustainable Seed Company, written by Farmer John himself. He simply states “A seed is freedom, a seed is hope. Learn to save seed, keep hope and freedom alive for your children. Teach them to respect the earth, to nourish it and protect. As…
I’ve made a bright new discovery using Lemon Grass! If there is one thing I know, there is more than one way to skin a cat when your making your own cleaning supplies. I’ve been playing around for awhile now with different herbal mixes and infusions in my homemade laundry soap. I think I might…
The ability to grow hops is all about your location. The ideal place to grow hops is in the latitude between 35 and 55 degrees north. This limits the production commercial of hops to the northern climate. It is important to research available hop varieties and consider the type of beer you like to drink….
As February rolls along into March here in upstate New York, thoughts of gardening come out of hibernation as spring fever takes root. We have had an unsatisfactory snowfall this season, so it is even harder to think that planting time is only a few months away. (In our zone 4, we take a risk…
It’s a common occurrence in Nurseries and Child Care Centers around the globe. Facilities condone the practice of spraying toys with Lysol Disinfectant Spray (or another similar product), allowing toys to air dry, and returning them immediately for use. What they often don’t realize, is that this is not the intended use for Lysol Spray….
There are a few important situations that tomato seedlings require when starting them indoors. Timing, soil, temperature, lighting and proper watering methods will get your off to a great start. When the requirements are met your plants should be ready for their first transplant after 4 to 6 weeks before they are ready for the…