Fall is the perfect time of year to plant garlic. Garlic takes fall and winter to develop its roots, produces foliage in early spring, and is harvested in summer.
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Soils, Fertilizers, & Plant Growth
What everyone should know about soil nutrients, fertilizers, and plant growth. Get a quick rundown of soil nutrients, fertilizers, soil testing, and other important information related to plant growth.
Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs
Fall is the time to think about all those flowers we associate with spring: tulips, daffodils, crocus, and other flowering bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs are easy-to-grow plants that provide early color to your garden.
Growing & Cooking With Herbs
Seasoning your dishes with herbs provides your family with delicious, nutritious meals. Use these tips to grow herbs at home for cooking with.
How to Grow Your Own Salsa
If you are new to gardening, give salsa gardening a try! To begin a salsa garden at home, you'll need a few basic plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. Use salsa gardening tips from this horticulture video.
Getting Into the Summer Garden
Horticulture Assistant Michael Boice offers summer gardening advice on vegetable gardening, container gardening, mulching, house plants, summer weed control, and more.
Celebrate Earth Day At Home
April 22, 2020, is the 50th Earth Day. Here are some ideas for celebrating Earth Day at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Many Benefits of Gardening
Gardening provides many benefits from mood improvement to destressing to exercise. Planting and tending a garden can improve the way you look at things.
Try A Small-Scale Garden This Year
Get tips and information on gardening in small spaces (including urban spaces). More gardening information available online and at your county Extension office.
How & When to Prune Your Landscape
Proper pruning can improve the health and attractiveness of your landscape. Different trees and shrubs have different pruning requirements.
