Fresh, spreadable fruit in the form of jam, jelly, preserves,  or marmalade, might possibly be summer's sweetest reward. The best part...

A successful garden starts with a tiny seed, but selection, saving, and storing these seeds correctly can be much more complicated, and ofte...

Gardening can be a rewarding hobby, but the pesticides and herbicides we use to control weeds, insects, and diseases deserve careful attenti...

Verticillium wilt is a soil-borne pathogen that affects 300+ plant species. The name is derived from two types of fungus: Verticillium albo-...

While applying products to keep our walkways clear of snow and ice, it’s important to remember the nearby plant life.  Deicing products, pri...

If your inner lumberjack is urging you to build that garden fence to keep wildlife and uninvited produce-pickers out, it would be wise to s...

If you love using fresh herbs in your kitchen year-round, consider growing your own herbs inside your home. Some of the best winter meals ar...

  Potatoes are vegetables that are  easy to grow  and also store well over winter if handled properly. The time between planting and harvest...

As the chill of autumn settles in, it’s crucial to understand the differences between frost, freeze, and hard freeze to protect your precio...

Have you ever noticed frogs and toads in your garden? Has their population on your property increased or decreased over the years? Frogs and...

Fresh, spreadable fruit in the form of jam, jelly, preserves, or marmalade, might possibly be summer's sweetest reward. The best part i...

Saving seeds is sustainable and saves money. It also helps strengthen plants as they adapt to local conditions and it preserves your favorit...

  A weed is considered “noxious” when it is harmful to the  environment or animals. According to  Idaho's Noxious Weeds   booklet, Rush ...

Figure 1: PM on Tomato  Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants. The affected plants have a dusted-with-fl...