Tag: gardening
Tips for gardening on a budget
The cost of seeds and seedlings, soil amendments, pest and weed controls and tools can add up quickly.
Use coffee grounds in the garden
Coffee grounds offer several benefits for your garden’s soil and are also useful for compost and mulch.
Gardening by the light of the moon
What does the lunar cycle have to do with gardening? Learn the basic principles of moon gardening, a practice used by Ancient Romans and Native Americans that is still talked about today.
How to get rid of moles in your garden
New baits and repellents for moles work better than the home remedies some people swear by, and trapping is still one of the most efficient means of controlling moles.
Pa. seed libraries allowed to hold seed exchanges
There are an estimated 26 seed libraries across the Commonwealth, with more than 350 nationwide.
Plant onion sets and seed potatoes now
Learn how to grow onion sets and why you should plant seed potatoes instead of potatoes from the supermarket.
6 tips for growing succulents indoors
Succulents are easy to grow as long as attention is paid to environment, light, soil, water, fertilizer and pest control.
Spring weeds: Dandelion tea, salad and lotion bars
Although most people consider dandelions weeds, the plant has been used as food and medicine for hundreds of years.
Around the web this week: March 27
From Easter traditions and Peep dioramas to the Pennsylvania state budget and ag careers, here are 10 stories from around the web to read this week.
How to care for your Easter lily: 12 tips
Easter lilies are a symbol of hope and peace of the Resurrection, and they are also a symbol of spring. Here are tips for care during the Easter season and year-round.
