Wildlife – Attracting

Rick Hindman recently sent me an e-mail requesting information on …

SOD Update from Dr. Woodward

from Dr Jean Williams-Woodward
April 9, 2004

By now most …

Basic Tools for Beginning Gardeners

Here is my list of basic tools for beginning gardeners. …

Sudden Oak Death (SOD)

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) fungus could be a serious threat …

Foliar Fertilization – Pro’s and Con’s

When and How to Use Foliar Fertilizers
Carl Rosen and …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

Tools (Gifts) – Recommended by Gardeners

A couple of weeks ago I listed several garden tools …

Science Fair Project – Effects of Vitamins on Plants

This link discusses the research of scientists in India who …

Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

Oak Scale – Eaten by Fungus

Sometimes I get to be in the audience when smart …

Black Walnut – Allelopathy

Black Walnut trees have a chemical known as juglone in …

Christmas Tree – Selecting

When the winter holidays approach, you want your tree to …

Living Christmas Trees

Several kinds of evergreen trees can be bought as live …

Oak – Slime Flux

“My oak tree is oozing beer!” Homeowners often follow their …

Planting Winter Annuals in Drought

It’s daunting to consider planting winter annuals like pansies and …

Rose – Buying and Planting

THE RIGHT SITE Roses require a minimum of six hours …

Geranium – Overwintering

Recently I was asked how to store dahlias and caladiums …

Tree cavities – Recommendations

Q: In a recent tip, you recommend not filling or …

Gourd – Drying

Q: Where can I find how to dry and utilize …

Mondo Grass – Care

Q: I have a question about dwarf mondo grass (…