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Early Fall Watch for the Supergeneration of Monarchs
No one appreciates the Greatest Generation more than me. Those folks who fought in the World Wars, came home, and…
Have you hit a snag with storm-damaged trees?
A snag. Now, for those of us of a certain age that, might bring up two images. First, in the…
Blue, gold and ah-choo! Late-summer plants of the roadsides
August is here, and the school buses are out practicing their routes. While I am waiting for a new driver…
Are Your Trees Trying to Tell you Something?
This droughty summer is starting to show its toll on more than just your water bill. The plants themselves are…
It has been a ‘berry’ good summer, time to get to work on them!
We will be heading into watermelon season (locally grown) soon. But June and July belong to the berry season! There…
Late Summer Do’s and Don’ts for the Garden
I don’t know about you, but after the Fourth of July, just like the stores, I start thinking fall. And…
The Insect Blame Game…when you were at the store, but not the thief
Bugs. My favorite subject. The most successful life form on earth. Not bad for being so small. But this time…
In a pickle? Your refrigerator can preserve some of the harvest
With this wacky summer with the fast, early warm-up, many gardeners are already harvesting those first tomatoes and peppers in…
Happy Solstice! Start Your Fall Vegetable Garden Now
Summer technically just began last Wednesday with the Summer Solstice, and most gardeners’ minds are focused on that first garden…
Aphids in mink coats and other insect fashionistas
As I get older, I can’t tell if there is some small bug in front of me or if it…
What the fluff? Cottonwoods and other tree seeds
Breaking news. The Extension office is having a snowstorm. In summer? Well, not actual snow, but I would take any…
How dry I am … Dealing with drought in the home garden
I have thousands of column ideas swimming around in my head, and usually I try to stay seasonal, providing you…