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Gardening Tip of the Day
Few gardeners are aware that glass jars are an unusual method to keep rabbits, deer, and other curious animals out of the garden so vegetable plants can be left free of pests.
Whistling jars … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Ants are always a nuisance at picnics. Instead of using toxic chemicals around food, here is one tip using a natural kitchen ingredient that will send ants scurrying away.
Ants use scent trails to … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Radishes planted near squash repels the squash vine borer which destroys many summer and winter squash plants every year.
Floating row covers can protect squash plants during early growth but must be removed for … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Peppers like a slightly acidic soil. An old-time secret garden hint provides the perfect pH for peppers.
Bell peppers, in particular, prefer a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8. This acidic level will produce … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Rhubarb stalks are edible but the leaves are toxic and should never be eaten by humans or pets. Here are some ways to safely use rhubarb leaves in the garden.
Insects do not like … Continue Reading