by Tracy Bogard | Apr 17, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information
Starting a Pollinator Garden photo: K. Shadock For years I contemplated, rather than acted, on the idea of planting a garden to attract pollinators. That is until the fall I moved to a house with three well established Trumpet Vines (Campsis radicans) and a large...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 22, 2021 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Edible Fig – Ficus carica Image by Thomas Hoang from Pixabay General Information Plant Form Tree Plant Size 10′ x 10′ Plant Type Deciduous Water Usage Medium Sunlight Sun, Partial Shade    Physical Description:...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 19, 2021 | Recipes
Garden2Table Recipe Corner: Cruciferous Veggies and Tasty Dressings Cassandra D’Antonio  SEMG 2019 For months now, I have been wanting to highlight some of our favorite cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, and broccoli. I...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 17, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information
How to Clean & Sharpen Your Handheld Pruners Extension.unh.edu Editor’s Note: Rather than rewrite, I am simply sharing the 2018 blog and the link to the very helpful video. When it comes to pruning, there is nothing better than having a well maintained pair of...
by Tracy Bogard | Mar 17, 2021 | Growing Tips, Information
Don’t Be Too Quick to Prune  On a beautiful sunny day in March, it’s hard to remember that we have had a bit more cold than usual and a few more days of snow on the ground than in the past few years. Per the weather forecasters it’s been a decade since we’ve had...