Here is a picture of a Blue Indigo plant at our local school eco-garden. It is breathtaking; the blues in the flower are almost iridescent. The other names for this plant are Blue False Indigo, and Blue Wild Indigo. The scientific name is Baptisia australis. It grows to between 3 and 4 feet tall, and … Read more
Every year I plant a small garden right outside my kitchen door. I try to plant a few of the herbs, vegetables, and flowers I use the most in this garden. I love to step outside the door and clip a few herbs, grab a tomato, or cut some flowers to throw them in a … Read more
Compost is one of the best things you can add to any type of soil. It makes hard clay soil looser, and less likely to clump. It makes sandy soil retain more moisture. Most important of all compost contains valuable nutrients, and micro organisms to help keep your plants healthy. You can set up 5×6 … Read more
Spring is a time for renewal. It’s a time when everything comes back to life. Spring is an excellent time to get back in touch with nature, and appreciate the beauty around you. It’s easy to get caught up in all the things you need to get done in the springtime. I challenge you to … Read more
Here is one of my favorite recipes to combat powdery mildew:1 Tablespoon of Murphy’s oil soap1 Gallon of water3 Tablespoons of baking sodaA spray bottle, or sprayerMix all ingredients together and pour into the spray bottle, or sprayer. Spray on affected plants. I know it’s not quite that time of year yet, but it never … Read more
