Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week An...
Every year the first full week in May is designated International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW). It was started by th...
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Seed Starting Indoors: After Germination
By now most of us have seedlings that have germinated and will be planted outdoors in 4-6 weeks. Here's what you do w...
Learn More About Wood Chips And Mulch Before You ...
I buy wood chips and mulch in bulk form, and have them delivered early each season to a corner of my garden. After re...
5 Early Spring To Do's in the Garden
Where I live in Zone 6a, about 65 miles north of New York City, there is a feeling of spring in the air, but just bar...
Seed Starting How To
Gather your supplies. I use stainless steel containers because they're easy to wash afterwards. I use a large round b...
Pollarding is not for everyone. Is it for you?
Pollarding is a pruning technique that involves the removal of upper branches of a tree, promoting the growth of a de...
Understanding Seed Choices by Horticulturist Lori...
We asked Lorin Nielsen, Head Horticulturist at Epic Gardening and Botanical Interests, to shed some light on some of ...
What Flower Farmers Can Teach Us About Giving Bac...
I met Jennifer and her husband Hans of Six Dutchess Farm at our local Pawling Farmers Market in the Hudson Valley, NY...
Heat and Drought Tolerant Perennials For Your Garden
It’s time to publish Ruth Clausen's list of heat and drought tolerant perennials. The heat came early this year and i...
How To Harden Off Seedlings
Moving young seedlings (and houseplants) that have been growing inside your home to a garden outside can be a traumat...
Greenhouses Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Greenhouses come in all shapes and sizes. A small container with seed starting mix and a clear plastic top serves as...
Annual Garden Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!
Can you answer these 15 True/False and multiple choice questions? Many of the answers can be found in earlier Curiou...