#gardening

#gardening

The Dahlia Society of California annual show attracts thousands of visitors, featuring competitive blooms from growers statewide, judged in various categories such as 'Best in Show'.

Using dedicated measuring cups for herbicides and pesticides is crucial to ensure accuracy in application, preventing either ineffective treatment or damage to the garden and wildlife.

Most days, the breeze carries the fragrance all the way to the front door or even indoors if the windows are open.

Make sure those air bubbles aren't moving -- fizzy bubbles are a bad sign.

Muffin tins are surprisingly effective for spacing out seeds in soil, helping you avoid the dreaded clumps and overcrowding that can ruin a garden bed.

This folding seat isn’t just a cute place to perch; it’s the ideal way to give your legs and back a rest while you plant, prune, and water.

Succession planting involves more than simply planting different types of vegetables when they are most likely to survive. It is a detailed system of planning.

It means peaceful, rustic place, Anderson explains. This whole new chapter? It started in the garden, where everything came back together for me.

It's really not normal, and we're always being careful, but you know, we need to work. We need to pay our bills because the bills are always coming and they don't stop.

"The Growing Garden is set up for children with special needs...a plot and an indoor space to learn about gardening."

"I have seen cars screech on the road because these goats just arrive out from someone's garden, straight out over a wall. That is a danger in itself."

"Instead of tossing those tender young green onions, why not turn them into something delicious? This Pickled Green Onions recipe is a simple way to preserve your garden thinnings and add a tangy crunch to just about anything."

"Plants are one of those je ne sais quoi components; you might not always be able to put your finger on it, but when it's present, the space breathes differently."

The hotter a pepper is, the longer it will take to reach maturity, with sweet peppers ready in as little as 60 days and ghost peppers up to 120 days.

When it comes to gardening, the hori hori knife is an invaluable tool, capable of replacing multiple tools while incorporating unique features for efficiency.

Gardeners benefit not only from fresh produce but also from the rewarding joy of cultivating their food, and nothing beats homegrown vegetables in taste.

Because animal fats break down way more slowly than plant matter, they can create airless pockets in your compost pile, leading to a slimy, putrid-smelling mess and stalling decomposition.

The essential oil present in mint is menthol, which has an intense aroma and taste, making mint an effective insect repellent in your home garden.

Diverse, insect-friendly planting would support swifts and other wildlife, while specific nesting sites like 'swift bricks' can be introduced in buildings for their breeding.

"I love these mobiles and wall hangings," says Margot. "Great baby presents for midcentury modernists." (And they're on sale: Take 20 percent off with code MOVE20 now through June 8.)

It’s hard to imagine how a 20% reduction in rental rates for the month of June could be sufficient cause for anyone to suddenly abandon their present business, be it knee surgery, adoption proceedings, or, in this specific case, Wordle.