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How to Control Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes

What is Tomato Blossom End Rot? Blossom end rot is a common garden physiological disorder caused by a lack of calcium within the plant. It can occur in pepper, squash,... 繼續閱讀…

How to Grow Clematis

A clematis in full flower is a sight to behold. Clematis are known as the "queen of climbers." Clematis flowers are beloved for their stunning blooms and ability to add... 繼續閱讀…

Prevent, Identify, Control: An Integrated Approach to Managing Pests and Disease

Plant damage caused by garden pests or diseases can be disheartening, but this guide is here to arm you with knowledge. We'll explore organic methods for prevention, detection, and mitigation,... 繼續閱讀…

Meet the Pollinators

Lesser-known pollinators, such as this hoverfly, are vital for flower pollination, both in gardens and in the wild. Photo: Suzanne DeJohn Our headquarters in Burlington, VT, is host to these hives. The resident honeybees pollinate the plants in our employee, display, and test gardens. Of the estimated 240,000 species of flowering plants worldwide, 91 percent require an insect or animal to distribute their pollen in order to set fruit and seed. Pollinators are essential to ensuring reproduction and genetic diversity among plants. The world's plant life could not exist without them!... 繼續閱讀…

Most Bugs are Good Bugs

When you're deciding how to manage pests in your garden and landscape, keep this in mind: First, do no harm. The vast majority of garden visitors are either helpful or harmless. Get on a first-name basis with as many of them as possible. Ladybugs, the darlings of the garden, are easy. What other insect do you see emblazoned on t-shirts, garden clogs and kids' pajamas? Sure, ladybugs are beneficial, eating the aphids that might otherwise overwhelm our plants, but if being beneficial is all it takes to become a garden... 繼續閱讀…