Most of the state was blessed with some nice soaking rains late last week. That is very good news for gardeners and farmers across our state as we need to replenish the moisture in our top soils and subsoils before we enter spring and summer. Our ponds and lakes can certainly benefit from some additional [...]
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27 Feb
Pre-emergent can halt weedy invaders
Spring grows ever closer and there are an increasing number of things we can do in the yard as the temperatures march upward. If you want to control crabgrass, goatheads, sandburs, and other summer weeds you should apply a pre-emergent weed killer right away to your lawn areas. We have been warmer than normal and [...]
13 Feb
Early blooms announce a possible early start to spring
Tomorrow is one of those special days where beautiful flowers and horticulture add to the celebration. Flowers have played a key role in showing love for centuries. Beautiful cut or potted flowers are a great way to say “I Love You” to your favorite Valentine. Whether it is long stem red roses, a pot of [...]
30 Jan
Springlike weather signals time to think about spring gardening
Most of the state was blessed with some nice rain this last week, and that, combined with our mild temperatures, has many of us starting to think about spring. It is too early to plant most spring crops but it is a great time to prepare the soil for planting, to create new flower beds [...]
16 Jan
Houseplants can help with winter doldrums
We have been blessed with great winter weather, however, with shorter days and cooler temperatures most all of us spend more time inside. The cabin fever and longing for spring seems to grow in each of us, as this winter season stretches out. Houseplants can lift our spirits, give us hope for spring, and add [...]
