By Kelsey Deckert, horticulture agent NDSU Extension – Burleigh and Morton Counties It is hard to believe we are a whole month into the new year already. How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far? Statistically speaking, many of us do not even it make this to the end of January sticking in order to the promises we set. […]
When most people think of winter, gardening probably doesn’t come to mind, but there are lots of winter season and early spring vegetables that love the cooler temperatures in North Carolina. Whether you are looking for a new hobby or dusting off your garden gloves for another season, this guide will help you decide what to plant this particular winter. […]
Gardens have to be shaped and guided. What are the main mistakes we make with them? They cannot be left to emerge. Space does not become the garden if it is left alone. During the lockdowns much was heard about wilding, no-mowing and waiting to see what would appear. Long-lost orchids and violets were supposedly longing in order to burst […]
Henry Homeyer | Special to The Journal This is a good time in order to make plans. If you are willing to spend just 15 minutes a day — every day — from spring to fall, you can create an edible showcase for beauty: the splendid look of ripe red tomatoes, multicolored Swiss chard, or glossy green peppers. It’s […]
By Carrie Knutson, horticulture agent NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County Do you talk to your plants? I read an interesting article last year on this topic plus filed it away for later use. It turns out the particular dark foggy days of January are the perfect time to explore the benefits of plants in our lives. In 2022, Trees. […]
Time to dip the gardening feet into nice hydroponics Growing plants without soil is easier than you think – and means you can appreciate the architecture of the roots. Here’s how… H ydroponics is one of those growing techniques that seems to be capturing people’s imagination at the moment – fuelled perhaps by the slew of CGI images showing futuristic […]
OTTAWA – Cole Etherington was not always a green thumb. In fact, he said his first year of gardening was plain horrible: his crops didn’t grow, the soil wasn’t right and everything that could go wrong, did. “It just absolutely sucked, ” stated Etherington. But that failure only pushed him to evaluate where he went wrong and how he can […]
School-based gardening interventions may enhance metabolic guidelines in children, according to a recent study. The prevalence of obesity among US kids has increased from 5% in 1978 in order to 19. 3% in 2018. Low socioeconomic status is associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity, while Hispanic ethnicity is related to an increased risk of obesity-related metabolic diseases such […]
It’s no mistake that gardening catalogs and websites feature the newest, brightly-colored plus unusual perennial plants in the coldest, darkest months. So, start perusing now to see what catches your eye and make a list of some new perennials to try come spring! Some perennials (those are the kinds of plants that grow in springtime and summer, die back in […]
Share on Pinterest New research suggests that gardening offers various health benefits, including a reduced risk of chronic diseases like cancer. Manu Prats/Stocksy A new study shows that people who work in community gardens receive various wellness benefits that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like malignancy and can improve mental health. The randomized controlled trial involved 145 […]