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 |  Darn it all, late blight has reared its ugly head again. Best known for causing the Irish potato famine, late blight did a fine job of robbing the east coast of tomatoes two summers ago. Now late blight has been confirmed on tomatoes in Connecticut "...on tomatoes grown from farmer-saved seed, and on potatoes grown from organic seed pieces (cultivar 'Australian Crescent'). In Wisconsin, late blight has also been confirmed on potatoes seed." Take steps to prevent late blight in your garden.
Gardening Tip of the Week Minimize Transplant Shock: Make transplanting easier on your plants by watering them well an hour before transplanting and planting them in late afternoon or on an overcast day. Thank you to everyone who has shared a tip. Keep them coming! The April/May Garden Photo Challenge, Spring May Flowers is moving along nicely. As May warms up and dries out, I hope you'll consider sharing some photos of what's blooming in your garden. And don't forget, you can connect with me on Twitter and Facebook, too. | |
Regional Gardening Tips for May
May is a wonderful month to be in the garden, but it's probably the most hectic month too. There's so much to get done and so many tasks that demand doing NOW. Here's my regional roundup of gardening tips for the month of May, to get your To Do list organized. ... Read more
| Have You Thinned Your Vegetables?
Some vegetables, particularly those grown for their roots, like beets, onions and carrots, need space to fill out, even while young. Even some leafy vegetables, like lettuce and spinach, need some elbow room for growth, as well as for good air circulation. Don't let your vegetable plants get too large, before you thin them out. Vegetable to thin... Read more
| Ornamental Grasses for Containers
Grasses add drama in any planting, but all the more so in a container. Since many grasses like to spread out, some are happier than others in confinement. The 10 grasses showcased here make themselves at home, without taking over. ... Read more
| Talk of the Garden
We've definitely been getting our hands dirty lately. Topics range from cow manure to watercress. Join the conversation.
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