Peace lilies are a very common houseplant because they are so easy to grow. Belonging to the genus Spathiphyllum, there are a number of species grown as houseplants. Botanically speaking, they have some very interesting characteristics.
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Fall is here. There is a bit of a chill in the air this week, and, here in the mid-Ohio valley, the leaves are starting to change. There are a few factors that cause the leaves of deciduous trees to change in the fall, and the science behind that change is pretty … cool.
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This year I went a little crazy with tomatoes. I have close to fifty plants in my garden. I had hoped for a bumper crop that I could freeze and can for future use, but this hasn’t been the best growing season. My tomatoes are ripening at a smaller size than typically expected and ripening more slowly at that. Also, some of them are developing splits in the skin are this last round of much needed rain.
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A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, and easily maintained in its natural surroundings. A water-wise landscape also helps to conserve water, improves water quality by slowing rain as it falls to the Earth, and helping it soak into the soil.
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When I was a child, I have fond memories of following grandpa through the garden. He always used a wooden walking stick that had notches carved in the side of it.
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We are at war. The enemy is invisible, and we know the best way to fight it is to stay home. It’s extremely hard, we’re all wading into the unknown together … apart.
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Garlic, although some might find its stench overwhelming, I love the stuff. There is something just so irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, and it has long been used as a flavor booster in foods all over the world. It has the power to liven up any dish and treat some of the most common ailments.
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With canning season upon us, we’re going to take a look at how to preserve your harvest over the next few weeks. There’s no better place to start than with one of the first known preservations methods. Do you like your pickles sour or sweet? Let us know in the comments.
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Rust is a common disease that affects many plants. Bean rust is caused by Uromyces phaseoli typica, and it affects common dry and snap, lima, and scarlet runner beans.
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Blossom-end rot is a serious disorder of tomato, pepper, and eggplant. Growers often are distressed to notice that a dry sunken decay has developed on the blossom end (opposite the stem) of many fruit, especially the first fruit of the season. This nonparasitic disorder can be very damaging, with losses of 50% or more in some years.
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From facility tours for high school and college horticulture students to speaking at elementary schools and helping with school gardens, we know that teaching kids about gardening is very important.
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“That’s one small sprout for plant, one giant leaf for plantkind.”
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