Safe Gardening

Safe Gardening

Safe Gardening Safe Gardening Avid gardeners tout the benefits of gardening, which are many. It’s easy to forget gardening also can be hazardous, at least until the gardener is in a doctor’s office with an injury or condition that needs professional support. According...
The Science of Picky Eaters

The Science of Picky Eaters

The Science of Picky Eaters The Science of Picky Eaters –Kate Shadock, SEMG 2018 Every family has one, the child who turns their nose up at ice cream, cake, and cookies. Instead they want broccoli and brussel sprouts any way they can have them, raw, sautĂ©ed,...
What Is Sustainable Gardening?

What Is Sustainable Gardening?

What Is Sustainable Gardening? What is Sustainable Gardening? Home gardeners can be an important part of the solution to climate change by using sustainable practices.  Sustainable practices and landscape techniques can slow further warming by reducing carbon...
March Garden Checklist 2023

March Garden Checklist 2023

March Garden Checklist 2023 March Garden Checklist Plant bare root fruit trees Plant bare root roses – bigger selection now. Best to be in ground one month before final frost (15 March) Harden off seedlings before planting outside Plant cool weather vegetables in the...
March Garden Checklist 2023

February Garden Checklist 2023

February Garden Checklist 2023 February Garden Checklist Check garden centers for sales on pots, spring bulbs, tools and garden soil – too early for plants Direct sow radishes, carrots and beets Start seeds indoors for tomatoes, peppers, herbs – Sow some extra for the...