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Did you know that spring is a great time for pruning? In this week’s video, I share all sorts of pruning tips for trees (esp. fruit trees), flowering shrubs, roses and blueberry plants. You’ll learn how to prune properly and avoid common mistakes. Pruning can seem daunting at times but once you know the basics, you’ll do great. Main pruning […]
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It’s time for the 3rd and final video in my series about organic insect control. And I saved the worst insect pests for last! In the video, I focus on cucumber beetles, Japanese beetles, squash bugs and squash vine borers. You’ll see what their different life stages look like, which crops they are attracted to, what their damage looks like, […]
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This week’s video is the second of three installments about organic insect control. In this video, I focus on more challenging vegetable garden insects than in last week’s. These are flea beetles, hornworms, and slugs and snails. I should clarify that those last two are technically mollusks, rather than insects. It is so important to use organic strategies and products […]
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My newest video is about organic insect control. As many of you know, I am totally into bugs and am probably referred to as The Bug Lady by some! Today’s video is the first of three installments that are about controlling some of the most annoying vegetable garden pests. Yahoo! This week’s episode is about cabbage worms, aphids, and leafminers. […]
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In this week’s video, I tackle two meaty topics: caring for your soil and home composting. But fear not! As you know, I try to keep my videos short and sweet by sharing EXACTLY what you need to know. I think we gardeners tend to overlook the importance of our soil, yet it’s the very foundation of all life. You’ll […]
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I am frequently asked questions about fertilizer: which kind to use for plants, how different types impact plant growth, and when one should use them. I knew this would be a great topic for a video! You’ll learn what the numbers mean on a package of fertilizer and how the nutrients benefit the crops we grow. It makes a BIG […]
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I didn’t intend to shoot three videos on the topic of indoor seed starting but here we are! After the second part was in the can, I received some great questions. That made me realize there were a few more details to share with you. This video includes an update on the seeds I planted last week. You’ll also learn […]
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Are you ready for the next installment in my seed starting video series? In this one, I’ll get down to the business of planting seeds so will provide step-by-step instructions on the process. Then you’ll learn about watering, fertilizing, up-potting and hardening-off the seedlings so they’re ready to grow in your garden. And if you’re wondering about the photo of […]
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Well, today’s a momentous day because the first of my videos on seed starting is now available! In this one, I cover why this is such a great skill to have. I list the vegetable crops that I typically start indoors and the wealth of information that you’ll find on seed packets. You will also learn about special considerations for […]
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Winter sowing is the topic of this week’s video. And it just happens to be my third video of the 2024 gardening season. Some of you may be familiar with this unusual method of starting seeds. But this just might be the first time many of you have heard of it, however. Put simply, this is a method of starting […]
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