Farm and Garden
Plants and produce from rural America
DON'T MICROMANAGE YOUR GARDEN
By Lois Hoffman
For us folks that love gardening, it is hard not to want to control everything that happens in our garden but we need to learn to step back and let Mother Nature do a little of the work.
The Facts Behind Fall Foliage
By Dr. Ed Brotak
Learn how the life cycles of deciduous trees across the nation contain the key to the brilliant autumn colors that grace us annually.
Making Plant Babies: Propagation Tips
By Lois Hoffman
Propagating plants can be done in a variety of ways including from seed and taking a cutting and grafting ā and some methods work better than others for different plants.
Tips When Trimming Your Garden's Hedges This Summer
By George Ward
A DIY tutorial on how to take care of your hedges.
Don't Touch Me: Plants to Avoid
By Lois Hoffman
Some weeds, like the dandelion, are both beneficial and a nuisance. However, there are noxious weeds which cause harm if you come into contact with them.
Knee Deep in Summer!
By Mary Murray
Berry picking, sun-dried sheets, and gardens are bursting...I'm loving the sun-drenched days of summer!
Summer 2019 Garden Update North Texas
By Faithful Homesteader
Between an extra wet season and a hurricane dog, the garden is struggling.
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