I love going out to my garden, picking some peas right off the vine, and eating them right there. My uncle taught me how to grow peas a long time ago, and I enjoy them every year. How to Grow Peas What is the best time to plant peas? Peas like cold weather and don’t …
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As gardeners, we probably understand the importance of eating locally-produced food much better than anyone else. Why eat locally grown food? Because food that doesn’t need to travel can be picked at the right ripeness time, making it taste so much better! And because it’s fresh off the vine. Remember picking a warm tomato from …
Onions are a very easy crop and one of the most useful vegetables to grow. Onions store well, make great use of space, and are used in most dishes in the kitchen. Let’s see how to grow onions for salads and cooking. Do you use onions a lot? Our family uses LOTS of onions! I …
A beautiful backyard bird feeder is all it takes to bring a variety of birds to your garden. You can watch them snack on the feast together and chirp away without a care in the world. If you’re an avid bird watcher like me, you’ve probably bought a few bird feeders. I’m sure that they …
Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy balcony, these unique outdoor planter ideas will breathe new life into your space. With so many choices, how do you choose? Planter Colors Colors play a pivotal role in shaping your outdoor ambiance, and when it comes to containers for planting, they become an art form …
Imagine a clear blue sky and beautiful glass wind chimes hanging and swaying, catching the sunlight and playful breezes. When the wind whispers, these glass treasures move and make lovely sounds, like a song created just for you. The colors from the glass shine everywhere, making the world colorful and happy. It’s like nature and …
Invasive plants threaten native plants, animals, and ecosystems, but they’re not only found in wild spaces. Many nurseries and garden centers continue to sell plants known to be invasive species, and you can even find invasive plants in some “wildflower” seed mixes. The good news? Thousands of beautiful garden plants are not invasive, so you …
In Missouri, invasive plants don’t just affect native plants and wildlife. Many people in Missouri make a living from the land, and invasive plants can degrade pastures, choke out oak and hickory trees, and cause harm to waterways. This impacts farming, forestry, and outdoor recreation, touching the lives of nearly everyone in the state. But …
Although only a small fraction of non-native species escape cultivation and become invasive, those that do pose a huge threat to the native wildlife and ecosystems of Mississippi. Despite this, many invasive plants in Mississippi are still available for sale at nurseries, landscape centers, and box stores. Others have been banned but can still be …
As gardeners, we are in a great position to help fight invasive plants and protect native ecosystems. Invasive plants in Minnesota harm native plants and animals, damaging the state’s prairies, forests, wetlands, lakes, and rivers. They can impact our ability to enjoy natural spaces and even negatively affect agriculture and other important sectors. But what can …