GARDEN
How does your garden grow?
I got the first harvest from my garden last night. Yep, it's only one radish, butin my bookit still counts. Looks like a few days before I'll get another, and I have a lot of weeds to take care of so...
Posted on 6/19/13 at 7:44 AM
Read With Me
Its nearly summer on the calendar. My toenails are painted, and my longing for lighter reading is coming alive. Before we look forward to all that joy, just in case you missed any of these classic be...
Posted on 6/18/13 at 4:30 AM
Is It a Fruit or a Vegetable?
My kids have a computer game that keeps them entertained during road trips. One of my kids thinks of an object and then the hand-held computerized game poses a series of yes/no/sometimes questions t...
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:19 PM
Produce much more than fruit and vegetables out of the family garden
Growing a garden can be both fruitful and educational. In the garden, children can learn many things. First, when you start with tilling the land, children gain large motor skills because the tiller ...
Posted on 6/2/13 at 10:45 AM
Split Personality
by Shan Reed Todays reading (Matthew 16-25) is a huge chunk with a lot going on. I didnt get too far into the reading before I frantically started taking notes. As I read and thought about what to blo...
Posted on 5/30/13 at 6:23 AM
Hortiscope: Trees that keep leaves into fall may be in trouble 
Readers: One of my colleagues, Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension Service forester, had what I thought was an interesting question posed to him. His response is excellent and I think worthy of a read by anyone who ever has wondered the same thing about trees. Read on!
By Don Kinzler , November 30, 2012
Hortiscope: Disease, not fertility issue, caused tulip sparsity 
Q: I am working on the scale insects on my orange tree. I have been using Bonide systemic for four weeks and also cleaning off the new scales. How long does a systemic killer take to clear up the problem? Is there an advantage to wiping off the scales with rubbing alcohol or is water OK?
By Don Kinzler , November 23, 2012
Hortiscope: Miniature orchard off to a good start 
Q: I planted four honeycrisp, four haroldson and two prairie spy apple trees several years ago. I am interested in information on tree care and basic maintenance because I would like to keep them healthy.
By Don Kinzler , November 16, 2012
Hortiscope: Tree’s problem likely weather, not dog urine 
Q: I have three red maple trees that I planted several years ago. They were beautiful before this spring. One did not have a full production of leaves. Now that fall is here, the other two trees have dropped their leaves.
By Don Kinzler , November 09, 2012
Hortiscope: Pruning needs vary depending on plant 
Q: Now that we have had frost and are at the end of the growing season, is this the time to trim or prune clematis, honeysuckle and trumpet vines? If so, how much should I trim or prune?
By Don Kinzler , November 02, 2012
Hortiscope: Insects cause of sap issue 
Q. We have an old silver maple tree that we have trimmed three times in the past 15 years. The most recent trimming took place earlier this year.
This summer, I noticed a lot of sap all over everything on my deck, which is underneath the tree. My husband says he’s seen it do this before, but I have not noticed it before and I am out on the deck more than he is.
By Don Kinzler , October 25, 2012
A garden-variety job: Produce stand owner ‘fell in love’ with plants 
By Angie Wieck , October 22, 2012
Hortiscope: Take care of crabgrass problem in the spring 
Q: I have a couple of questions related to fall lawn preparation. I have some large areas of crabgrass in my lawn, so I am wondering how I can get rid of it before winter hits. Should I apply Roundup on the plants and then reseed? Is there an easier way to deal with crabgrass?
By Don Kinzler , October 18, 2012
Hortiscope: Watering, calcium both related to end rot 
Q: I read your article about blossom end rot on tomatoes. All the articles I have read say to give the tomatoes some calcium. It does work, so the rot has nothing to do with watering. I figured a man in your job would know better than to say it is the watering.
By Don Kinzler , October 12, 2012
Hortiscope: Get frost blanket for untended pumpkins 
Q: I have large pumpkins and a ton of buttercup squash in the garden. We will be going on vacation, so I wonder what temperatures they will tolerate in our absence. Thanks for your time.
By Don Kinzler , October 05, 2012
Hortiscope: Water less in fall 
Q: I’m hoping you can help me. I received a huge cymbidium orchid plant that was on the downside of its blooming. There were seven or eight bulbs squeezed into a
7-inch pot.
By Don Kinzler , September 28, 2012
Hortiscope: Check indoor plants for outdoor insects 
Q: About a year ago, I received a peace lily. It has done surprisingly well, considering the various opinions I have received on how to keep it healthy.
About a week ago, a caterpillar appeared on the underside of one of the leaves.
By Don Kinzler , September 21, 2012
Hortiscope: Squirrels good indicator of nut ripeness 
Q: I have two adult walnut trees in my yard that have green walnuts the size of golf balls. How do I know when the walnuts are ripe and ready to pick? What signs do I look for?
By Don Kinzler , September 14, 2012
Hortiscope: Tomatoes cracking due to water pressure 
Q: Can you tell me why my tomatoes crack? I water regularly and fertilize with tomato spikes. Otherwise, the plants look healthy. We had the same problem last year, so we changed the variety, but it didn’t help. I would appreciate if you could help me.
By Don Kinzler , September 07, 2012
Hortiscope: Japanese beetle likely culprit 
Q: I planted a hibiscus shrub that gets flowers the size of a dinner plate. I’ve had the plant for three years. This year, it is much bigger and loaded with buds. I was so excited until I noticed the buds are yellowing and something’s eating the leaves. The leaves look like lacy Swiss cheese.
By Don Kinzler , August 31, 2012
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