BONNIE’S GARDEN – National Blueberry Month

July is National Blueberry Month

Did you know that in July of 2003, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed July National Blueberry Month? So here are a few interesting tidbits about one of my favorite things. Blueberries belong to the family Vaccinium—this makes them related to cranberries. As a matter of fact, Blueberries and cranberries are one of only a … Read more

BONNIE’S GARDEN – Nothing Says Summer Like Zucchini

Zucchini are a great summer vegetable, but what to do with your extra zucchini?

Nothing Says Summer Like Zucchini Zucchini—is anything more quintessentially summer? But here are some tidbits you might not know: The ancestors of zucchini, like all squash, are native to the Americas.  They were brought to Europe in the 1600s, but the Italians are credited with actually breeding zucchini.  The word comes from the Italian word for squash–“zucca”.  The … Read more

BONNIE’S GARDEN – Diseases In The Garden

Our garden vegetables are prone to certain diseases. Our best defense is knowledge and good cultural practices. Learn About Vegetable Garden Diseases Diseases are opportunistic—tending to attack stressed plants.  Starting with healthy organic-rich soil is the first line of defense.  Make sure plants are in the correct amount of sunlight and water when needed—but do not … Read more

BONNIE’S GARDEN – The First Day of Summer

It's the first day of summer! Summer solstice is here

Today is the first day of Summer—depending on who you ask. Meteorologists consider June 1st as the first day of summer. Astronomers consider June 20th (or 21st/22nd depending on the year) as the first day of summer based on the position of the earth to the sun. It’s the longest day of the year. Every … Read more

GARDENING INFO FROM DOUG – Perennial Plant of the Year for 2022

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem grass

AND THE WINNER IS: Schizachyrium scoparium, or Little Bluestem Grass Schizachyrium is better—and easier—known as Little Bluestem grass. To be honest, it has taken me some time to be able to enunciate the botanical name correctly. I embarrassed myself while on TV stumbling with the enunciation. The Perennial Plant Association selects a different perennial each … Read more

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