This week the U.S. Drought Monitor upgraded Mason County and the surrounding area to an exceptional drought. This is the worst drought our region has seen since the 1980s.
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of The Keep Growing Podcast we take a look at the forecast and gardening week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley. This week we’re covering week 30 of 2024. Saturday, July 20th to Saturday, July 27th.
Read MoreIn this week's episode we take a look at the gardening week ahead and also cover some quick tips for watering your plants.
Read MoreCompost is one of the essential skills that all gardeners should add to their tool belt. While composting is pretty easy, there are some things to consider that will give you an optimal result. Let’s go green with our browns and wet our plants!
Read MoreOnce relegated to your grandmother’s windowsill, succulents have seen a resurgence in popularity over the last few years as houseplants, in general, have seen a boost in popularity.
Read MoreWhen it comes to watering plants, there’s really only three options - too much, too little, or just right … but there’s the rub. Just like with light and temperature requirements, all plants are different. Some plants, like succulents, can get by with pretty dry soil and some aquatic plants literally live in water. There’s a whole spectrum of water needs in between.
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