Marigolds have been stereotyped, but they offer tremendous variety. Both the American and French marigolds are generally aromatic, too, although some folks find the scent to be a bit overwhelming. Keep that in
(which attracts beneficial insects), and marigolds, which help repel harmful insects. I’ve had great success planting basil nearby as well—its strong scent can confuse pests and it’s handy to have for summer cooking. Avoid planting corn near tomatoes or brassicas like broccoli, which can ...
I have loads of those “seed pods” and would love to know what to do with them!!! Reply Mary C Colwell (not verified) 2 years 9 months ago I was given some rhizomes 2 years ago, & planted them around my river birch tree. Theeaves have come up these last 2 seasons, but still...
Due to the size of the tiny huckleberries, they were used to refer to something small, often as a term of endearment. The phrase “a huckleberry over my persimmon,” meaning “a bit beyond my abilities”. “I’ll be your huckleberry,” meaning “I am the person for the job.” Hyacin...
I walk to this point every day and look through the hole in the hedge. I see hares, deer, owls. No one can see me. I mark the changes in the seasons. Each day, the view is different. All the trees we planted have grown to produce a lot of shade. Over the years, the ...
Flowers in ItalianLearning vocabulary, includingflower names in Italian, is like growing a garden. With practice, persistence, passion and patience, you’ll soon have an abundance of vocabulary that you can use to communicate gracefully and with confidence in your newly learned language. Let’s ...
Stunted plants with puckered or yellow leaves, small bumps on the tubers, or hard galls on the roots have been attacked by root-knot nematodes; destroy infected plants. To prevent nematode problems, plant a cover crop of marigolds, and apply beneficial nematodes to the soil. ...
While Zaluzianskya may sound like a Polish polka, it does have a connection to Poland as the genus was named in honor of the a Polish botanist Adam Zaluziansky von Zalusian in the late 1500s, so I suppose the name potentially could have been even more of a tongue twister. Even though...
The Gerber Daisy is by far my most favorite plant for the kids. In our zone, it is a perennial and I have been able to divide the 2 plants we started with into 12. The stems are sturdy but easy to cut and the kids can harvest them on their own(with adult supervision of course)...
"Lavenderhas a fragrant smell that deters mosquitoes," Johnston says.3"I have this planted in clusters at the entryway of my garden, and I love those purple blooms. "It likes to be hot and dry, so it's perfect for summer," she adds. You can also apply lavender oil to your skin ...