Friday, March 6, 2026

Horticulture

Houseplants are fun

Houseplants are fun to have year round. They do have care requirements to keep them happy and healthy. One of these requirements is nutrition....

Identifying Poison Ivy in the winter

Growing up my family heated the house with a wood stove. Needless to say we were always cutting firewood any time of the year....

Starting Onions Indoors

If grown from seed, onions need to be started indoors 10 to 12 weeks prior to the transplant date. Onions are typically planted in...

Starting Garden Transplants from Seed

It’s not too early to begin gathering seeds for the spring garden. Select seeds from reputable sources to ensure high quality, healthy seeds. Starting transplants...

December isn’t just for Christmas and Santa Clause!

December isn’t just for Christmas and Santa Clause! Conducting a soil test in December (if the soil isn’t frozen) is a crucial step to...

My favorite holiday

My favorite holiday is nearly upon us. Getting together with family and friends to see one another and share the season is a blessing!...

Overwintering potted plants

Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be...

Holiday plants

We often tie certain plant to holidays. Easter Lillies are an Easter plant. The rose is known as a Valentine’s Day plant. Christmas Cactus...