I know it's difficult to get excited about spring this year, but the snow will eventually melt and then we'll all really get excited about spring and getting out in our yards. And, one of my favorite things about spring, is digging in the dirt. If you read this blog, I'll bet it's one of yours, too … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Propagating Native Plant Seed
Assuming you gathered native seed this past fall from your own plantings or were successful in purchasing Valentine's Day Seed from Prairie Moon Nursery, and you haven't yet done a winter seeding, you may be considering starting some seed indoors. Well, now is the time to get started. Cold … [Read more...]
February was Pesticide Safety Education Month
Here we go again. Another new word -- er-r-r term -- for me to research: Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEPs). I found out PSEPs have been around for some time, typically under the jurisdiction of land-grant university departments of agriculture. But in October 2012, after EPA reduced funding … [Read more...]