Tag: gardening
Goats don’t make good gardeners
Plagued by her two ornery goats, Kymberly Foster Seabolt's garden is struggling to survive.
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
How to create a butterfly garden
It takes a variety of flowers and shrubs that provide food for both the adult and larval stages to create a butterfly garden.
Why won’t my garden grow? 10 common plant problems
Keeping a watchful eye on your garden throughout the season helps you detect plant problems early, and apply effective solutions before it’s too late.
14 summer activities to teach kids about Ag
School is out for summer, but learning never stops. Check out these 14 summer activities to teach kids about nature and agriculture.
How to propagate succulents
Succulents are some of the easiest plants to propagate. Many of them can root and produce a new plant from a stem cutting, a division, an offset or a leaf.
Grow your own backyard berries
To grow your own backyard berries make an environment that supports plant health, choose cultivars well suited to the region and provide proper plant care.
D.C. hosts bonsai festival in May
The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum will host a World Bonsai Day Festival May 12 to 14.
How to plant a hummingbird garden
Hummingbird sightings don’t have to be a rare occurrence. An abundance of food, water, nesting sites and perches will attract them to your garden.
Measuring pesticides on produce
Media stories about pesticides may convince some consumers certain fruits and vegetables aren't safe. But what is the science behind the information?
