When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle grew tomatoes in plastic buckets lined up like soldiers on the cement patio in their tiny Queens, New York, backyard. They also grew dozens of vegetables in their 10-by-10 foot (3-by-3 meter) patch of soil and installed a pergola they made from green metal ...
Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It has definitely turned into a hot summer. However, we have plenty of moisture this year, compared to last year’s drought. Speaking of hot and dry, the plant I will talk about can handle those types of conditions: the black-eyed Susan, one of America’s favorite wildflowers. This was probably my Aunt Faye’s favorite flower, which she grew in her many flower beds around her house. She was an avid gardener and devoted mother and grandmother. She passed away on June 28 and will be greatly missed. A great recommendation for summer ...
Over the past several decades, the United States has experienced a steady loss of manufacturing and heavy industry to countries with more lenient environmental regulations. While globalization and economic factors like labor costs and trade agreements have certainly played a role, one of the more troubling aspects of this shift is the environmental dynamic: U.S. companies often relocate operations to countries where pollution laws are weaker or poorly enforced, allowing them to reduce costs at the expense of global environmental health. This phenomenon, sometimes referred to as ...
Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well. Outdoor living spaces are more than just places to relax. A recent survey from Green Builder Media ...
(AP) — Space, or the lack of it, doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative. Start by considering the third dimension. Maximize vertical space by stringing up trellises or hanging baskets when horizontal space is limited. Many crops also have ...
(AP) — Last year, Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to celebrate Independence Day, food and drinks will be a highlight for many. Several of these dishes echo the same one that the Founding Fathers and ...
