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59Observations in nature
by Gardening Angel
June 9, 08 Hub Don’t let June drive you buggy, interesting observations in nature and in my backyard. The late spring and summer is the insect world. Like it or not, that is how it is. There are few... published 6 months ago
55Amazing Ideas for the garden
by Gardening Angel
So much of the country is experiencing tremendously dry and extremely hot weather this beginning of July. Yet in my territory, in the northeast corridor of the United States, we have had an onslaught of cool,... published 4 months ago
55First Weekend of Summer
by Gardening Angel
The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore---The summer solstice occurred yesterday Friday, June 20, at 7:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This astronomical event not only marks the beginning of summer, but June... published 5 months ago
54Grow a container vegetable garden
by Gardening Angel
Do you have a yearning for sweetpotatoes? A hankering for jalapenos? Or a craving for carrots? Good news. It's not too late to grow your own and you don't need your own plot of land. Many vegetables will grow... published 5 months ago
53Going out on a limb
by Gardening Angel
I struggled through February, lasting on memories of the flowers, butterflies and birds of the other seasons. Winter is so spare. In spring I treasure each new discovery. A single new flower or bird can make... published 4 months ago
52Meanderings in my garden
by Gardening Angel
Meanderings in my garden Identifying Insect Galls on Trees and some beautiful June flowers. As I enjoy strolling or just simply meandering around my gardens and enjoying nature. I noticed some bumps on the... published 6 months ago
52Vegetables and how to harvest them
by Gardening Angel
Knowing when to harvest vegetables is just as important as knowing how to grow them. Some have a long time over which you can harvest, others must be harvested at just the proper stage of ripening. Harvest... published 5 months ago
51Birds and Nature
by Gardening Angel
Along the wave-washed margins of Pittsburgh’s rivers a four-inch high bird presents important lessons about nature’s ingenuity. Between late April and early September, small numbers of Spotted Sandpipers... published 5 months ago
49planting a vegetable garden
by Gardening Angel
June 10, 08 Hub I just finished planting my vegetable and flower gardens. The weather on Monday was so hot, however after watering all the little seedlings recovered and seem to be doing well. I will do... published 6 months ago
44Interesting gardening facts
by Gardening Angel
In most cases, blossom-end rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash and watermelons can be prevented. Maintain uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly. Plant in well-drained soil and don't... published 5 months ago
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