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What fruit is growing on my potato plants?
Published on September 12, 2014
Gardeners have been surprised this year to find fruit produced on tops of potato plants. Learn how they are caused and why they are not edible. -
Tomato anthracnose: When those prized, ripe tomatoes go bad
Published on September 9, 2014
Ripe tomatoes are more prone to skin damage, which could lead to anthracnose. -
Garden safety for kids part 1: Getting ready for the garden
Published on August 11, 2014
How to pick the best day for gardening. -
Garden safety for kids part 2: Using tools and preventing injury
Published on August 11, 2014
Learn to stay safe in the garden. -
Radishes can add heat and variety to any garden
Published on July 14, 2014
This sometimes-forgotten root vegetable is great for its unique flavor and low-maintenance growing. -
It’s not too late to add herbs to your summer garden
Published on July 7, 2014
Herbs add beauty and fragrance to the garden while attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. -
Local food gets closer to home with backyard gardens
Published on July 3, 2014
The shortest of all food supply chains is from one’s backyard directly to the kitchen! Backyard gardening is an excellent way for people to reap the benefits of fresher, nutrient-rich foods. -
Identifying critter damage in the garden and landscape
Published on June 17, 2014
Whether it’s your vegetable garden, flowers or woody ornamentals, when foliage, flowers or entire plants are missing, the big question is “Who did this?” -
Lifetime garden fitness
Published on May 31, 2014
Gardening is a physical activity that keeps a person healthy and can span a lifetime. -
Plan now for crop rotation in your vegetable garden
Published on April 3, 2014
Crop rotation involves not planting the same vegetables or family in the same place each year and helps decrease the chance of insect and disease problems, as well as manage soil fertility.