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How to can tomatoes from your garden. Canning is one of the most popular ways to preserve delicious, garden fresh tomatoes. Assemble the following tools: Large canning pot with jar rack (also called a canner). A very large stock pot that will allow room for the jars to be covered by at least 2 inches… Click here to read more…
Ground squirrels can damage many food-bearing and ornamental plants. They will enter gardens and devour vegetables in the seedling stage, gnaw on plastic sprinkler heads and irrigation lines, eat the eggs of ground-nesting birds and can be quite destructive. This humane DIY squirrel trap can help you eliminate those pesky little varmints! Step 1: Gather… Click here to read more…
How To Net Your Small Fruit Trees and Bushes If you want to keep more berries and fruits for yourself here’s an easy way to cover your fruiting plants. You can always leave one bush uncovered to feed the birds! You will find that this fruit tree netting helps protect the leaves on your plant… Click here to read more…
You can grow strawberries in a pot as long as they have the right soil and get enough sunlight. Strawberries have shallow roots, so it is easy to grow them in pots, both indoors and out. You can place your strawberry plants on a balcony, patio, or indoors in front of a sunny window. Anything… Click here to read more…
Daylilies come in a variety of colors and multiply quickly. When they are overcrowded they compete for water. Divide and transplant Daylilies to give them room to grow. The three parts of the daylily are the foliage which are the green tops, the crown which is white, and the roots. The best time to divide… Click here to read more…
Step 1: Obtain Pallets and Hardware You will need 4-6 pallets that are similar in size. Check the pallets for any nails that may be loose or sticking out. A power drill, screw driver, hammer, 4-6 L brackets, 2 heavy duty strap hinges, wood screws, one gate hook and latch, cupboard handle/utility pull, and for… Click here to read more…
Did you know that mums (chrysanthemums) don’t have to only last one season? With a little work, your hardy mums can survive the winter! Step #1: Prepare the Soil for Water Drainage A very important part of winterizing your mums begins when you plant them. Make sure that the soil drains well so puddled water… Click here to read more…
Butterfly bushes are a favorite among many gardeners. The showy, fragrant blooms attract all sorts of beneficial insects to your garden. You may even find a hummingbird or two stopping by to enjoy the nectar inside the tiny flowers. When and how to prune a butterfly bush is a topic that comes up quite a… Click here to read more…
My 4 year old daughter, Gabby, and I decided to tackle this project yesterday afternoon. We worked at a leisurely pace and from start to finish it took about two and half hours. Being plant enthusiasts, we already had some potted plants set aside that we wanted to make a permanent home for. Since I… Click here to read more…
When is the best time to prune shrubs in your landscape? The answer is: When it needs it. Some experts might tell you that you need to wait until winter or early spring to cut back your shrubs or trees. Here at Mike’s Plant Farm, we ignore the calendar and prune as needed. We prune… Click here to read more…
