DIY Indoor Herb Garden HOME & GARDEN Indoor gardens bring fresh herbs to your fingertips for everyday recipes-even when the snow is piling high outside. Below are some tips on the best growing conditions and ideas for herb garden collections. DIY INDOOR HERB GARDEN: CONTAINERS/MEDIA: Consider a larger container so you can grow a few different herbs. Just make sure all the varieties in the container have the same water requirements (some...

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ONIONS: Steps for Success GARDEN TIPS & TRICKS Onion seeds should be started indoors (with the exception of the South) 10 to 12 weeks ahead of your average last spring frost, and transplanted out 4 to 6 weeks before your average last spring frost. Leeks and shallots also follow the onion rule- the bigger the transplant, the bigger the potential yield, so start these early (8 to 10 weeks before average last spring frost)....

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Potatoes – Tips & Tricks for Great Growth GARDEN TIPS & TRICKS Congratulations we have made it to March. The calendar month of the start of spring! As I thought about the plant of the month on a cold snowy day I first thought of all the great tropical plants. But no, I’m ready to garden. The first vegetables to go in the garden are the cole crops and potatoes. The cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are all grown from the plants...

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IN YOUR GARDEN Phosphorus fallacies – too much of a good thing by Carolyn Elgar It is natural for rosarians to do everything they can to keep their plants producing healthy blooms as often as possible. If we thought fairy dust would do this, we would apply it with enthusiasm. We are fairly certain fairy dust will not do this, but we have been told that fertilizer will give us the flowers we love. With our rosarian optimism we conclude if one or...

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Cat lovers, we have the purrrfect seeds!  Did you know that Cat Grass Oats is continuously one of our best sellers? Because we love our pets You love your cats, and we love that you care enough to provide them with fresh, safe greens, and catnip (which is just fun for everyone)! Our NEW Cat Grass Mix includes barley, oats, and wheat, providing kitties with a rich blend of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Share...

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Grub worms – yuck! Here’s how to know if you have them in your lawn & how to rid yourself of them: 1) You will see patches of dead grass around your lawn 2) The dead areas will easily pull back if you tug (since the grubs have eaten the root system away) 3) you will find grubs just below the surface 4) A closer look at grub worms 5) How to treat – using a spreader distribute Bayer Complete Insect Killer on your lawn and then water to...

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