Niki Jabbour's Blog, page 59
July 25, 2019
Growing hot peppers in gardens and containers
Hot peppers are so much fun to grow in gardens and containers. They’re relatively carefree plants and offer fruits in a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and heat levels – from mildly spicy to super-hot! I’ve been growing hot peppers for over a decade and I’ve learned that in order to grow great peppers, [&hellip
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July 17, 2019
Types of bees commonly found in yards and gardens
There are over 20,000 bee species in the world, with about 4,000 of them occurring in North America. Certainly some types of bees are more common than others, depending on where you live and the type of plants you grow. From the tiniest sweat bee to the largest carpenter bee, the diversity of bees found [&hellip
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July 9, 2019
Types of basil to grow in your garden and containers
Did you know there are many types of basil you can grow in your garden? While strolling through the paths of my own raised bed vegetable garden, I realized that I had planted at least one type of basil in every single bed. There was Genovese basil, lemon basil, Thai basil, Greek basil, and a [&hellip
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July 5, 2019
How to clean a bird bath for your garden’s feathered friends
One of the joys of looking out my patio door or quietly sitting on my back deck is when I see birds frolicking in my bird bath. They’ll splash about and then perch on the edge, fluffing and preening their bedraggled feathers. Birds also drink from the birdbath. Filling the birdbath with fresh water is [&hellip
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June 28, 2019
6 steps to growing a healthy tomato garden
Once you’ve got your tomato garden planted, it may seem like it’s time to take a step back, relax, and watch your plants grow and produce a bumper crop of tasty tomatoes. However, a little ongoing care and maintenance can can mean the difference between productive, healthy plants and a disappointing yield. Here are our [&hellip
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June 14, 2019
Cabbage worm identification and organic control
Imported cabbage worms (Pieris rapae, syn. Artogeia rapae) can wreak havoc in a vegetable garden. If left unchecked, they’ll consume the leaves, stems, and even the flower buds of all members of the cabbage family. Thankfully, cabbage worm control isn’t difficult, if you arm yourself with the information you need to tackle these common garden pests. What [&hellip
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June 5, 2019
Growing strawberries in pots and hanging baskets
Growing strawberries in pots and hanging baskets is an easy way to enjoy super-sweet fruits all summer long. I keep a pot of strawberries on my sunny back deck as well as a few baskets in my polytunnel so I can graze as I putter in the garden. But why grow in containers? Why not plant [&hellip
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May 31, 2019
Deer-resistant annuals: Colorful choices for sun and shade
Those of us who have a hearty population of deer visiting the yard know how challenging it is to keep them from destroying the garden. Both my front and back yards are Deer Central, so I sympathize with other gardeners who face the same issue. There are many strategies for gardening with deer, including building [&hellip
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May 25, 2019
The best soil for a raised garden bed
One of the major benefits of gardening in a raised bed is you get to control the soil. This is especially advantageous for those whose property has hard-packed or clay soil, issues with tree roots, or concerns about pollutants. And since good soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, you want to make sure [&hellip
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May 16, 2019
The best vegetables for a trellis
There are so many reasons to grow vegetables vertically. Maybe you want to grow more food in less space or reduce the occurrence of soil-borne diseases. Or, maybe you want to add an ornamental element to your food garden, deck, or patio with a tunnel, A-frame trellis or obelisk. Once you’ve picked your trellis, the [&hellip
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