Tag: gardening
September is National Mushroom Month – Celebrate With a Fungal Adventure!
For over 30 years, Americans have acknowledged September as National Mushroom Month, celebrating the...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (J) Jewelweed
While it is not exactly ornamental, jewelweed has many attractive qualities and applications that can...
Lalbagh Flower Show – A Heavenly Display For All
The Lalbagh Flower Show is a much-anticipated semi-annual event in Bengaluru, India, held both during...
NJ State Fair Weathers a Week of Extreme Weather With Flying Colors
AUGUSTA, New Jersey — Located at the northern tip of New Jersey, the historic town of Augusta boasts...
Compost Accelerator: Transform Waste Into Soil Sooner With This Surprisingly Simple Formula
Compost is great for the garden — there’s no question about that. What is questionable, is spending heaps...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (I) Indigos
Indigo is not only a color, but also a subject of much botanical interest. Best known as a source of...
Mycoculture Made Easy – How to Grow Delicious Mushrooms in a Bucket!
Ever since my sunny CSA was replaced by our shady backyard nearly 10 years ago, I’ve been dabbling in...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (F) Feverfew
Sprightly and tenacious, feverfew is a member of the world’s largest and most diverse plant family —...
Seasonal Eating for March, and Growing Your Own Food
In this 12-part series on seasonal eating, we have meandered our way through the months, looking at many...
Sensible Solutions for Stink Bugs and Other Winter Pests
As winter closes in around us, the flu is not the only bug we might be warding off. A host of insects...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (E) Echinacea
Echinacea, or purple coneflower, is well known for its immune-boosting abilities. After gaining popularity...
How to Help Migrating Hummingbirds on Their Arduous Journeys
As gardens across America go dormant for the winter, many of our feathered friends have made their annual...