Aug 23, 2021 12:15PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Tasting the tomatoes week after week told me the plants were getting too much water, as they became slightly less flavorful and crisp.
Jun 28, 2021 09:33AM ● By Paige Slaughter
While warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, corn and squash can handle full sun, many of our favorites enjoy a bit of shade.
May 24, 2021 12:58PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Every spring, I freshen up my potted plants by giving them new potting soil, a good watering, and a day of fresh air and sunshine.
Apr 26, 2021 02:38PM ● By Paige Slaughter
But wait to plant until after Mother's Day!
Jan 25, 2021 03:58PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Our gardens are square feet of pure possibility – spaces where we can create anything we have the patience for.
Dec 22, 2020 10:02AM ● By Paige Slaughter
Developing a green thumb for potted plants took me longer than learning any other concept in gardening. Here are a few tricks I figured out along the way.
Nov 23, 2020 01:19PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Landscaping and gardening in the high desert require us to decide whether to grow plants that are not drought-tolerant.
Oct 26, 2020 12:06PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Do houseplants actually clean the air in your home? The answer is, sort of.
Oct 01, 2020 03:20PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Leaves and all organic matter (like grass clippings and plant stalks) play a central role in the decay cycle, setting the stage for vibrant new growth in spring.
Aug 31, 2020 02:18PM ● By Paige Slaughter
September is harvest time! And, it marks the beginning of slowly putting the garden to bed. Garden Checklist Tidy up flower beds by cutting ...
Beacon Senior News
