The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, Inc. (MMGA) is pleased to announce that MMGA grants are now available to the general gardening community. The MMGA is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to share knowledge and experience with the public through outreach programs in education, horticulture and gardening. The objective of the MMGA grants program … Continue reading Horticultural Grants Available
Prevent Deer Damage to Hostas
The following suggestion was received from AOL Garden Message Boards contributor “Mary”: “Beat two eggs and mix well with a gallon of water. Spray or pour over the hostas. I think the eggs spoil and smell; and the deer will not touch. I have used it to good results. It works!”” ….Mary (061298) Editorial Note: … Continue reading Prevent Deer Damage to Hostas
UMass Extension Garden Calendar
As I’ve written and said many times before, my calendars, both old and new, help me be a better gardener. That’s because my favorite, the UMass Extension Garden Calendar, provides daily tips, hints, reminders and information for gardening in our Northeast growing conditions. I collect them from year to year and never throw them away. … Continue reading UMass Extension Garden Calendar
De-icing Chemicals vs. Sand
Resist the urge to use de-icing chemicals on icy sidewalks and driveways. Damp sand, spread lightly, will form a gritty, non-slip surface that can be swept up in spring. De-icers often damage nearby grass and shrubbery…. Deborah Brown (Deborah Brown hails from St. Paul, Minnesota and is a former professor of horticulture at the University … Continue reading De-icing Chemicals vs. Sand
Houseplant Care During Vacation
By Phyllis Van Horn The bathtub routine has worked great for me. Was once gone for ten days, and all my plants did fine. I put several layers of bath towels in the bottom of the bathtub. Then I watered all the plants thoroughly and left some water in the bottom of the tub, with … Continue reading Houseplant Care During Vacation