The Dirt
Tackling Weeds
What to do When You Are Overwhelmed by Weeds by Sandy Swegel Our friend and blog reader CJ recently sent us some great suggestions about tackling weeds when you are absolutely overwhelmed by weeds on your property. She has a large hilly country property that is atop a mesa so weed seeds fly in from […]
Spring Tune-up for your Drip Irrigation
Irrigation Checklist by Sandy Swegel For gardeners in dry climates, irrigation is a necessary evil. Irrigation makes growing possible, but it can be a royal pain trying to keep it intact and actually watering the plants it is intended to water. You will have fewer problems with your irrigation (and thus fewer dying plants) if […]
Aphids on your Kale – Ewwww
All About Handling Aphids by Sandy Swegel A gardener I know recently went out to his cold frame to harvest some beautiful kale he could see pushing against the top of the frame. Instead of an ecstatic reaction of joy to this spring treat, he quickly retreated with a big “Ewww.” His kale was absolutely coated […]