Non-native earthworms threaten mountain laurels, rhododendrons and blueberries
The last glacier, which receded about 12,000 years ago from the Hudson Valley, wiped out all our native earthworms.
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2018 was good for some harvests, disastrous for others
Little damage was suffered by my blueberries, probably thanks to some experimental traps developed by Peter Jentsch of Cornell University.
Foliage forecast: Less sunshine = less red pigment
The many cloudy and rainy days for the past weeks don’t bode well for a great autumn show of leaf color.
Planting times are running late this year
Daffodils typically bloom here in early April – although back in 2016, they bloomed on March 25; this year, April 21.
Houseplants for cats
Just mosey over to the local health-food store and purchase some whole grain such as wheat (sold as “wheat berries”) or rye. Soak a batch of these seeds in water for a few hours and then sow them in potting soil.
What are you saying with flowers?
Everyone knows that a rose represents an expression of romantic love. But watch out! According to my little book, you had better heed what kind of rose you pull out from behind your back to present to the one you love.
How to grow flowers in winter
Daffodil, hyacinth, tulip, crocus, dogwood and plum stems all enter winter with flowerbuds sleeping within.
Green fairy in your garden?
Invasive absinthe is not difficult to grow.