Thoroughly clean tools, shoes, and vehicles when moving from one site to another.
Only purchase compost, mulch, or other organic matter that has been heated to appropriate temperatures and duration to reduce the spread of pathogens, insects, and weeds. Jumping worm egg casings do not survive...
Only accept plants...
From gardeners that have looked for jumping worms
That don't come from an area known to have jumping worms.
If there is no evidence (like soil that resembles coffee grounds) to suspect there are jumping worms at the site that produced these plants/materials.
Use...
Originally posted April 15, 2021
Jumping worms (Amynthas spp) are an invasive earthworm probably brought into the country as fishing bait. They go by many names, such as crazy worms, Alabama jumpers, or snake worms. These worms are known to change the soil structure, deplete...
Spring brings thoughts of beautiful, colorful, fragrant blooms that brighten up our landscapes after a long winter.
But we aren't the only ones on the lookout for flowers. Pollinators are looking for them also. Heirloom flowers provide these pollinators with more of the...
Two houseplants that are often confused with each other are philodendron and pothos. Many houseplants are referred to as philodendron, but most are probably actually pothos. Both are vining plants with green leaves, but they have some distinctive characteristics that will help you to tell them...
Bring nature to the table this Thanksgiving by creating decorations from collected natural materials. Fall is a great time to explore outdoors and use what you find almost directly in arrangements after gathering.
Dry not Damp
Make sure to collect when material is dry. Damp material breaks down...
As the temperatures get colder and gardening work outside slows down, you might be looking for a plant growing project to do inside. I encourage you to try aquarium aquaponics.
There is a natural mutually beneficial relationship between plants and aquatic animals such as fish. The fish are making...
There are many reasons to grow your vegetables, including health benefits, better flavor, and environmental protection. The health benefits are exponential with the combination of nutrients, sunshine, and exercise gained through vegetable gardening.
Studies show that those who garden are more...
What was that really excellent pepper variety we grew last year? What type of tomato was resistant to disease?
Those are the types of questions we think we will always remember the answer to, but now we are coming into the 2020 garden season; some of those details...
Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing what will attract birds, insects, and animals to your yard. Wildlife needs water, a food source, shelter, and space...
