by James Aldrin As home gardeners, we're always looking for ways to make our yards and gardens more welcoming to the beneficial insects that call them home. One essential group of beneficial garden visitors are pollinators, and a recent study from Lund University in Sweden has … [Read more...]
What are the tiny white bugs on my houseplants that look like cotton?
QUESTION: What is a tiny white bug that looks like cotton? I have these on my houseplants, and I am concerned. What should I do about them? - Elisabeth M GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: The white plant lice that look like cotton on houseplants are probably mealybugs. Mealybugs give … [Read more...]
How do you know when corn is ready to be picked?
QUESTION: How do you know when corn is ready to be picked? I'm growing some sweet corn in a small area of my gardening this season, but I haven't ever harvested corn before. What do I look for? How do I know if corn on the cob is ready to pick? - Roanna P GARDENING CHANNEL … [Read more...]
How to Grow Winter Peas (Field Peas), a Guide
By Jennifer Poindexter Austrian winter peas are a versatile crop that work as a spring or winter food source for yourself (or your livestock if you're a homesteader). They also serve as a cover crop and green manure. No matter your reason for growing them, it’s important to … [Read more...]
What is a polyculture garden?
QUESTION: What is a polyculture garden? I was visiting an arboretum recently and the tour guide mentioned it in passing and I was not able to ask him at the tour because it was a big group. What did she mean? - Rita S GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: This is a specific label for the … [Read more...]
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