How to test seed viability
Test last year’s garden seeds viability for with this simple germination procedure and learn the best methods for storing seed over winter.
How to harden off plants
Hardening off plants is simple; it’s the process of adjusting plants to outdoor temperatures after they’ve been started indoors.
10 ideas for creative plant markers
Keep your plants straight this summer by making creative, unique plant markers with materials you may already have lying around the house.
3 ways to preserve homegrown herbs
Drying, freezing and creating herb infused oils are 3 preservation methods that stock your kitchen cupboard with a taste of summer for dishes year-round, and also make great gifts from the garden.
Tips for repelling mosquitoes this summer
Certain herbs are known to repel mosquitoes. There are many ways you can reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and property.
How to build a grow light system for starting seeds indoors
Building a simple A-frame grow light system for starting seeds indoors takes a trip to your local home improvement store and a few hours time.
Late blight confirmed in Pa. tomatoes
Late blight has been reported in Erie, Mercer, Indiana, Centre, and Clinton counties, and are primarily in commercial production and home garden tomatoes.
10 tips for allergy-free gardening
Microscopic pollen causes most allergies. Here are tips for gardening if you have allergies, plus suggested flowers, trees and shrubs to plant that produce little or no pollen.
Going organic this spring? Tips and tools to help you grow
A beginner's guide to organic gardening, including seeds, supporting plant health and controlling plant diseases, insects and weeds.
What’s that weed? How an app can help you with identification
The University of Missouri Extension’s Weed ID app can be useful for weed identification in your lawn and garden.
