Eco-friendly ways to manage squash bugs
Squash bugs feeding on a plant, resulting in leaf spotting. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. When growing pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons, watch...
Add some homegrown flavor to your gatherings
Purple magic broccoli adds color and interest to gardens and meals.Courtesy All-America Selections. Fill your crudités platters with vegetables grown...
Tips for transforming a patio, balcony or deck into an outdoor oasis
A patio can serve as an extra room for entertaining in the soft seasons. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. You don’t need much...
Grow your own fresh vegetables and save
A single tomato plant can produce an average of 8 pounds or more of tomatoes. Courtesy All-America Selections. With escalating...
The red poppy, a symbol of Memorial Day
The red poppy, known as the Flanders or corn poppy, continues to symbolize sacrifices made by veterans. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Memorial...
Impatient for impatiens? Wait no longer
The unique Impatiens balsamina has cup-shaped flowers that grow by the leaves all along the upright stems. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Impatiens’...
2026 is the year of the azalea
: Double purple Perfecto Mundo azalea brings bright color to spring and late summer-fall gardens. Courtesy National Garden Bureau. Azaleas...
Spring lawn renewal
The key to a healthy lawn starts by selecting the right grass seed followed by proper seed sowing, watering and...
As spring returns to the garden, it’s perennials, forever
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever': Perhaps Keats knew something about Blackhawks big bluesteam, the Perennial Plant of...
Say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ with plants for every room in the house
Pothos plants have thick, waxy heart-shaped leaves and come in a variety of colors and patterns.Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Instead of cut...
