Last fall I noticed that my lawn, although green, was comprised of a mix of grasses that were not as attractive as they could be.
I realized that when my house was buil...
Eons ago, the first humans learned to drop seeds into the ground to grow plants for food, for beauty and for fiber. We've come a long way developing what plants we grow ...
Are you experiencing burrow holes in your garden? Do you see nibbled leaves on your tender plants? What is causing these problems? Your garden damage may be due to a mol...
Insects occupy various roles in the landscape. They can be food for wildlife, sources of human food, pollinators, waste decomposers, and natural and biological garden pr...
Sept. 12, 1915, was the date in the spiral bound notebook found in our home, purchased in 1972 and constructed in 1906.
“Today we planted a pine tree in the front lawn....
LOS ANGELES — Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There’s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. As houseplant sales have skyrocke...
At the start of each growing season, we make a decision on whether to grow our vegetable plants from seed or purchase seedlings.
When deciding on whether to purchase pr...
Plant one of the many varieties of milkweed
There is growing interest among gardeners and environmentalists in the population decline of the Monarch butterfly (Danaus ple...
Once a site has been selected for your vegetable garden, attention must be paid to the soil. Healthy soil optimizes both plant growth and vegetable yield through its str...
Beat the winter doldrums by attending Winter Blues and Garden of Greens, a virtual gardening workshop hosted by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Butler Count...
