Cicadas and Flagging
Did you experience the loud, some would say annoying roaring of the periodical 17 year cicada? If you did, you may have noticed some trees showing early signs of
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
This week I visited a local coffee shop and picked up 20+ buckets full of coffee grounds. The grounds are waiting for eager gardeners to collect and use them. But
Love Your Pollinators
Bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles, what do these things have in common? They are all pollinators. Pollinators have a vital role in our world. Without them, we would not
Plants as Pest Repellent
Marigold and basil planted around the perimeter of a vegetable garden Keeping insects and critters away from your garden can be challening. It may seem impossible to do
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens can be an important addition to your home or community. Rain gardens are located in a slight depression in the ground and slow and filter runoff before it
Composting
During my second week of the Wise County Extension internship, I decided to tackle their neglected compost tumbler. In their defense, they didn't want to maintain compost in the first
