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The other two photos are my own. It is an opportunistic villain, however, and will generally move on to any other nearby greenery, including my usually insect-immune hardy geraniums.This pest always appears in late spring, when the plants' foliage is...

The small nymphs are also highly predatory and feed on aphids and small caterpillars. Its grayish-brown coloring blends well with tree bark and leaf litter, so they are easy to overlook.

It has been attacked by a parasitic wasp that will eventually kill the caterpillar and multiply, providing more pest protection next year! Having trouble identifying your garden pest?

I innocently wandered through the living room and opened the back door to let Nigel in. But they have a couple of shortfalls. As a back up, I also bought a megaphone to blast a loud noise in the event that Bandit's muzzle comes off should he attack Nigel.

Marvel of Peru, Belle de Nuit, False Jalap, Four O'clock...no matter what name is attached to this plant, it brightens afternoon and moon gardens around the globe. The oboe shaped blooms in colors ranging from white, yellow, pinks, red and variegated...

They gave up the recipe! The tale continues to say that many others used the herbal vinegar and survived.The recipe ingredients vary from tale to tale, but with today's science we know that most of the herbs reportedly used are antifungal and antiseptic.

Roses are used to make perfumes as well as syrup. Roses often appear as cut flowers and are popular for occasions such as Valentine's Day. Some species can be found, however, in deserts, swamps, and cold northern environments.

Sprouting seeds, grains and legumes in the kitchen takes a little time, but in terms of flock enjoyment and supplemental nutrition, growing a quart-size canning jar of sprouts each week demands very little time and counter space.

As Hobby Farms editors visited tractor manufacturers and learned about new features, we couldn't help but notice the proliferation of smaller pieces of equipment. Its transformation system allows owners to convert it from one- to two-row seating—perfect...

They will continue to open one by one, turning to face the sun as they grow. The corms cannnot be allowed to freeze, so I used to plant them after the last frost date in pots outside on the patio.

I spent one afternoon last week with my son visiting Jennings Prairie, a restored prairie in Pennsylvania. As a gardener, I always find pleasure discovering “new” places, and Jennings Prairie is a real nature-lover's delight.

As in many aspects of gardening, some advance planning and lead time is necessary since entry deadlines are often several weeks before the start of the fair. You may have the only specimens of a beloved heirloom tomato or maybe you are the first one in...

They are much bigger than cows. Go to the county fair for a livestock fix! This past weekend, I went to the Orange County Fair, considered one of the top fairs in California. So what can […]

Things like heredity combined with exposure to certain chemicals or low levels of radiation may possibly increase the rate of mutation and frequency of occurrence for future clover generations.So if it's been said that about one out of every 10,000 clovers...

The Latin name of Trifolium comes form the words "tres" and "folium" meaning three leaves, which led to the popular name of trefoil. Clover is very much cultivated as a fodder plant because of its nutritional value for the livestock.

The nutrients and minerals are absorbed by the roots and then carried to the leaves by the stem. While the roots absorb the minerals and moisture from the soil, the stem carries those minerals and water up to the top of the plant.

Spend a day with me here at Dave's Garden. A trial two-month subscription, if you are still unsure after our tour, is only the price of a cup or two of coffee.Yawn! Good morning. There are many forums here.

“The driest months, if you look at historical weather records, will be December, January and February,” Baughman says. This is because November typically signals the start of a drier time of year for most of the state's wheat-growing regions.

Just to be safe, since it's tall enough, I planted Nicotiana seeds around it. They are wonderful as a cut flower too, looking lovely in a vase with Asters. Except for the staking, it needs no special care that I have noticed.

Wrong, wrong, wrong!For the life of me I don't know why someone would even want to try this. They'll be completely safe to eat. Also, the canning jars can explode inside the microwave, and when they are taken out.

Church leaders also disapproved. Once popularly paired with holly, English ivy over time fell out of favor of home decorators preparing for winter. If you live in a state where you can grow English ivy, it's a commitment to grow.

The water buffalo races add a spark of fun to a rather somber holiday. They eat, sleep and work alongside their human counterparts. During his preschool years, Kimsoeun Seat watched over his grandparents' water buffalo in the eastern province of Kompong...

Look at your kitchen garden as a three season effort instead of planting in the spring and letting it go. Plant what you like to eat, keep it simple and keep it close for a convenient way to enjoy the freshest produce around.

The greatest damage from leafminers is to leafy greens, such as spinach , lettuce , chard and kale , leaving the leaves unappetizing and inedible. There are numerous species of leafminer flies in North America, and they closely resemble one another, as...

Then do this: Tie the opposite corners of the cloth together like a pouch Hang the pouch over a bowl that will catch the whey. Drain off the whey – but don't discard it – and you have cheese.

Heath plants generally represent the more common - ie. Globosum forms both endo & ectomycorrhizal structures. In general terms, most gardens, farms & natural situations will do better with the help of mycorrhizal applications.Monotropastrum globosum,...

Even at night, plants are still busy photosynthesizing.2008 research by biologists at University of California at San Diego, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Oregon State University has shown that plants have a growth spurt at night, just...