Work organic matter into soil to fight drought's damage (Baltimore Sun) Garden Q&A I need to replace plants I lost to drought this summer. Is there some way to improve survival odds? Drought-proofing? ...more...Use mild fertilizer as you move from summer to fall (Las Cruces Sun-News) As our seasons transition from summer to fall, many changes are occurring in our environment. I have had several calls this week about swarms of bees on the hummingbird feeders....more... Harvest fresh antioxidants in a back yard garden (Contra Costa Times) The seesaw of health news never quits. One day a study says tomatoes fight cancer. Then the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says studies on cancer and the antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes are inconclusive....more... Making the best out of the end of the garden (The NH Mirror) With the rapid approach of fall and ensuing winter, many things can be done to enhance the late-season days in the garden and prepare for an even better garden next year. You can both extend the season and improve the health of next spring?s growth....more... WILLIE CHANCE: Now's the time to plan early fall gardening projects (Macon Telegraph) Early September almost qualifies as fall. Autumn will soon be here and it brings fall garden projects with it. Since garden jobs change with the seasons, here are a few garden chores the Cooperative Extension garden experts recommend for Central Georgia gardens now....more... At Home: Grow your own (Naples Daily News) ?Why should I grow vegetables?? you may ask. The simple answer is that it?s fun. It?s rewarding physically and gastronomically and spiritually. Your garden can be your exercise machine and your hobby shop. It can also be your shrink; it?s a great place to unload worry and care. You?re not worrying about children or financial matters when you?re strategizing to keep worms off your cabbage or ......more... Where weeds had sprouted, veggies grow (The Woonsocket Call) CHEPACHET - Occupying approximately 100 square feet of land behind Chepachet Union Church is an abundant garden that was once not much more than a grassy lot. With a lot of hard work, faith and determination from the churchgoers, the "community garden" was born....more... Gardening With Charlie -Fall Lawn Care (Beaches Leader) Comments ( No comments posted. ) (Family Features) - All summer my lawn has been green and lush, providing an excellent place for picnics, games, and strolling. Now that fall is here, it's time to give back to my lawn to keep it healthy....more... Gear up for September garden chores (Asheville Citizen-Times) Question: We generally hate to see summer end, but this one -- well, we're glad to move on to another season. What's on your list for September chores?...more... |