Keeping Woodchucks Out
August 31, 2010 – 2:59 pm | 4 Comments

Something has been eating my tomatoes, and over the weekend I saw the culprit. A woodchuck waddled over, reached up, bent a branch down and grabbed a tomato! How can I keep woodchucks out of my vegetable garden?

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Meghan’s Picks: Weather.gov
August 31, 2010 – 8:13 pm | No Comment

Every gardener is something of a weather watcher, since the well-being of our plants hinges on temperature and precipitation, and our gardens live under the whims of the wind and the clouds. While we can’t do anything about the weather, it’s nice to know what to expect so we can take action to protect or help our plants if need be. Read the full story »

‘Plants for the Plant’ project launched by Botanic Gardens Conservation International
August 31, 2010 – 3:09 pm | No Comment

‘We can’t afford to lose plant species diversity’
Plants are essential for all life on earth and play a fundamental role in regulating the global climate. Plants give colour and inspiration to our lives, with gardening …

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More Funds for School Gardens
August 31, 2010 – 3:08 pm | No Comment

The USDA recently announced a new program that will develop and run community gardens at impoverished schools. Students will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture and nutrition in the gardens. Read more about the People’s Garden School Pilot Program.

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Determining Fall Planting Dates
August 31, 2010 – 2:46 pm | No Comment
Determining Fall Planting Dates

Fall can be a great time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials, but you must plant early enough to let them settle in. Here’s a tip on knowing when to do your fall planting.

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Gifts from Above
August 28, 2010 – 1:13 pm | 19 Comments
Gifts from Above

During my daily garden check-in, I noticed a curious pattern of spots on the walk at the garage…

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Late summer darlings, the Dahlia…
August 25, 2010 – 11:32 pm | 6 Comments
Late summer darlings, the Dahlia…

August is a tough time for garden, it’s too soon for fall faves like Asters, Mums and Kale but the summer stuff is…frankly, pooped.

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Is Gardenista just another pretty garden app?
August 25, 2010 – 7:45 pm | One Comment

Gardenista joins several other iPhone apps created with the home gardener in mind. Like all apps I consider downloading, I questioned what was different about Gardenista, and was it worth its $2.99 price tag.

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More Than Just A Red Flag…
August 24, 2010 – 9:46 pm | 4 Comments
More Than Just A Red Flag…

Where do you need blessings and overall good juju more than over your compost heap?

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