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As for my begonias, how I overwinter them depends on the type. As the seed catalogs begin rolling in, I'll be on the prowl for the newest flower and veggie introductions so I can give them a go in my own garden before reporting back to you on my successes...

Article vetted by Dr. Lyle G. Permethrins can be applied to the environment to kill mites in the environment, but they will also kill beneficial insects, so use caution. If you live in an area with feral hogs, go to great lengths to prevent any contact...

“The difference is so huge between the covered and uncovered plants.” The three most-popular heat-loving crops for most gardeners are peppers, tomatoes and melons. Britton, who grows for his own family as well as for local farmers markets, opts for...

It's the first commercially available grafted tomato-potato variety that's actually considered to be successful. However, that wasn't the case for basil downy mildew, powdery mildew and black spot, all of which raged through many gardens this season.

If it doesn't, I move it!” Oh, OK! So what happens when you combine an evolving parent with a novice homesteader? Teetering there momentarily, it made a wobbly attempt to fly. His direct effect application showed strong chickens from their additional...

Homemade soap is always a well received gift. Even so, I turn my head to avoid breathing in the lye fumes directly. This amount of time ensures a long lasting, gentle bar. Add 1/2 tablespoon rose clay to the ground rose petals and set aside.

Carve away from yourself and never hold the knife in a stabbing position. If so, here are some tips to help you create a masterpiece this year. It's easier and your jack-o'-lantern will last longer.

They began anew in rural Stafford County, Kan., where they helped start a local foods co-op that served residents in the towns of Pratt and Greensburg. Courtesy Greensburg Greentown Greensburg, Kan., residents merged rebuilding and repurposing, as evidenced...

Wiggling and jiggling and tickling the roots apart helps each division keep as much of its root system as possible.A neighbor, a friend, your Uncle Fred... After years of sharing a house with her in-laws, my grandmother finally had a home of her own.

Bigger transplants face an increased risk of transplant shock, not just because their roots are probably circling within the container, but also because they're more used to growing in the perfect conditions of a greenhouse.

I've been busy gathering my seed-starting equipment, as I'll begin starting seeds in the next week or two. The 3/4-inch fruits are covered by a papery husk and drop to the ground when they are ripe and are ready to harvest.

Yes, “spring forward” are two of my favorite words, bringing with them all the beautiful things we've waited for all winter long. It never ceases to amaze me how many ways our animals can find to injure themselves.

Simply cut off a 2- to 3-inch-long terminal portion of a stem. Grow Year-Round One more bit of good coleus news: You can grow them year-round. You can dig up your plants, cut them back, and overwinter them indoors as a houseplant .

I might need to buy new pots, besides the old pots I've been saving after their plants died. I dug out the petunias in the fall and threw them away and now will water the soil to allow the seeds to sprout, hoping to get enough plants for a petunia bed...

That's one reason I keep a spike (extra large nail) in my chisel and miscellaneous cutting tools drawer. Hammer: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent...

I couldn't figure out why anybody would mark an already well traveled road. Worth the effort though. Dad always stayed high and dry and sent me into the swamps when I was a kid. I look forward to spring for so many reasons.

Who whines the most about the lack of hummingbird sightings throughout the summer and they will surely tell you, "Mrs_Ed." Without a doubt, they are completely right.I made it my mission to attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to the garden for the past...

I've grown Green Zebra before and really enjoyed it but never had a green cherry before. A bit too expensive for me, but in a few years, I might be able to convince my friend to pass along a division! Seed Savers Exchange is my own personal favorite catalog...

They look better (though shorter) now. It has cooled down a bit the last few days (only reaching 83 today), and so I suspect the peppers will start forming any day now. When we were gone it was hotter than 90 degrees F every day, and peppers abort their...

If you're not familiar with the groups, Clematis are placed into pruning groups (1, 2, or 3) based on bloom time, time of reblooming, and old wood/new wood blooming requirements. Prefers well drained soil.

Stores often have displays set up so you can get an idea of how the cabinet hardware looks installed, but this is also an opportunity to see how they feel in use. I often like to find a piece that I love for a room and build upon it, and the kitchen was...

It put me in the holiday mood long before I want to be! I'm not ready to start shopping or decorating yet (let's enjoy Thanksgiving first), but it was fun to get a glimpse of some of this year's expected decorating trends.

The corn for their baby bourbon and their “white lightening” comes from the Hudson Valley, too. Jhausman By Judith Hausman, Urban Farm Contributing Editor Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Photo by Judith Hausman Drink this Hudson Valley whisky neat.

Although the plants have a slight vining habit, they are still considered bush and don't need a fence or trellis . Territorial claims it's very productive, too. Plus, I have a large box in the fridge downstairs filled to the brim with saved seeds from...

Photo courtesy BananaStock/Getty Images/Jupiterimages/Thinkstock Many people are looking forward to spending some relaxing, healthy time at spas now using locally grown ingredients in their oils and lotions.

You'll probably charge between $2.50 and $4 per dozen, depending on egg prices in your area and current market saturation, meaning how many people are already selling eggs in your area.

Female cones have two different types of scales: the bract scales, derived from a modified leaf and the seedsFirst appear the bract scales, and after pollination the seeds scales develop to enclose and protect the seeds.