Author Archives: admin
Garlic: Planting, Growing and Harvesting
This is a picture of hard necked garlic taken, July 3, 2020. The scapes have been removed and eaten. The leaves have not started to yellow at this point. You will see lettuce and green onions growing at the base … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Comments Off on Garlic: Planting, Growing and Harvesting
Garden Tasks For August
Liatris also known as blazing star, looks spectacular in the August garden. It is a north american wildflower that is an attractive addition to the flower garden. It makes an excellent cut flower and as you can see from the … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Annuals, Uncategorized
Comments Off on Garden Tasks For August
Ixodes Scapularis aka Deer Ticks, Blacklegged Ticks
Ixodes Scapularis aka Deer Ticks, Blacklegged Ticks The population of Deer Ticks seems to be exploding this year.Be careful out there! Because I live in a rural area I have been aware of the risk of encountering deer ticks and … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Pests & Diseases
Comments Off on Ixodes Scapularis aka Deer Ticks, Blacklegged Ticks
What Is Not To Love About the July Garden
Day Lily “Jeff Holden” blooming in July, 2019 In lieu of a report of a speaker at our June meeting, Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share with you what they love about their gardens in July and also share … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Meeting Presentaions
Comments Off on What Is Not To Love About the July Garden
Some Garden Quotes
White Iris growing in the In The White Garden at Sissinghurst Like other groups, Northumberland Master Gardeners have been unable to meet during the month of May. In the absence of a speaker report, we have decided to share some … Continue reading
Posted in Meeting Presentaions
Comments Off on Some Garden Quotes
Some Interesting Facts About Two Common Vegetables
In these uncertain times, many people are embarking on vegetable gardening. It is very satisfying to sit down to a meal in which you have incorporated some freshly picked foods that you grew and nurtured to the harvest stage yourself. … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Vegetables
Comments Off on Some Interesting Facts About Two Common Vegetables