Tips for Growing Potatoes
Here are a few tips for growing potatoes from the Lincoln County Master Gardeners. Planting Location Potatoes do best in full sun. They...
A Year in Review
In the lull after the holidays, it's a great time to stop and take a few minutes to assess the successes, challenges, and disappointments...
Registration for 2019 Master Gardener Class Closes December 18--Act Now!
Love to garden and can't wait to share your experiences? Always wanted to learn more about the art or science of gardening? We invite you...
Got Grubs?
Grubs feast on grass roots and are the larvae of beetles like Japanese beetles, June beetles, or European chafers. Adult female beetles...
Do coffee grounds really help the soil?
Adding coffee grounds is a good way to add organic matter to soil. It can be worked it into the soil before planting, spread it...
Fragrant Herbs for the Home
Now that the weather is changing and we spend more time inside, the air in our home can get stale. In the winter months, I use fragrant...
Divide plants to keep them healthy and productive
Keep plants healthy and productive Dividing is a matter of digging up plants, prying them apart with hands, spades, or knives and...
Paper Wasps are True Beneficials
The name wasp may conjure images of gangling black insects with stingers that could pierce a car door. But the common paper wasp looks...
Peony
If drool after every variety of peony or just looking for a great gardening book with beautiful pictures and helpful growing information,...
Practical Tips for Weed Control
Okay, so weeds will always be with us, but there are some simple tips to stay ahead of the weed race. 1. Minimize digging Weeds seeds are...