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It may have felt a little more like summer this week, and hopefully your lawn & garden are hitting their summer stride as well- because ready or not, it’s officially here! The June or summer solstice, marking the first day of the season is Saturday, June 20, 2020. In the southern hemisphere, the June solstice […]
Veggie & Herb plants, soil temperatures & a little patience
Given the uncertainty we are facing at the moment, it’s a normal reaction to want plan for the future and to become more sustainable- i.e., plant & grow your own food. Also, some of us have a great deal more time at home and in our yards, and rather than sit and be idle, we […]
Let’s “Spring” out of the winter blues and get ready for some hot pinks, sunshine yellow and rowdy reds!
At Burger Farm, we love color! Except when it’s “winter blue”, “snow white” or “thermometer red”; especially when its below the freezing mark. But fear not gardening friends, Spring is less than 60 days away and it’s time to start thinking about the beautiful colors that come with it. Let’s start with the color green. […]
Zoo’s Best Plants for Pollinators!
After more than 25 years of trialing plants, The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden knows which plants grow and look best in our region. By focusing that list to the plants that benefit pollinators the most, they have created the Zoo’s Best Plants for Pollinators Plant Series. They are calling these the “Zoo’s Best” Plants. Working with […]
Spring Time Pruning
How and When to Prune Which Plants BY MARIE IANNOTTI Updated 11/27/17 Chris Clinton/Digital Vision/Getty Images Most plants benefit from some sort of regular pruning and maintenance. It keeps them healthy and encourages fresh, new growth. The trick is in knowing when to prune what. A great many flowering and fruiting plants prefer to be pruned while […]
It’s cold outside, but now is the time to start thinking about getting your favorite vegetable, herb or flower seeds started
While the temperature this weekend is supposed to be cold, what a better way to ward off the winter blues than by starting to plant some spring time green. Yes, now is the time to start thinking about planting some of your favorite vegetables, herbs and flowers from seed. Its also a great indoor project that […]
