The Dirt
Tomatoes: What to do When There are Problems in Paradise
Tomato Problem Solving by Sandy Swegel OK so only gardeners think of their tomato gardens as paradise, but what a grand time of year this is. In some places, tomato growers are boasting about having ripe tomatoes before the 4th of July. Here in Colorado after a long cool spring, we’re just happy to see […]
Black Swallowtails
Protect Your Dill and Parsley by Sandy Swegel I’m very proud of my mama. At 80+ and on oxygen 24 hours a day, she’s still making valiant efforts to keep her brain functioning. She led a busy life, but now that’s she’s older and can’t get around easily without oxygen tanks, she is learning to […]
Going the Extra Mile for Pollinators
Saving the Pollinators by Sandy Swegel You know the basics for saving bees and other pollinators: - Create a native plant wildflower habitat that provides season-long sources of pollen and nectar. – Provide a water source if a natural one is not available. – Stop your own use of pesticides that affect bees. Just doing those […]