Pick A Winner. Vote For Your Favorite Container.
Entries in many types of containers were entered in our contest this summer and now it's time to choose a winner. Anyone can vote, even if you did not enter. The winner will be chosen by a combination of a panel of judges and online voting by you. Pick your favorite. Log in first, and you will see a place to vote by each entry pictured.
Soil: It's Alive
In the soil beneath your feet, there’s an invisible world filled with life-and-death drama. Scientists and garden professionals call this world the soil food web. This web features a diversity of creatures, from microscopic bacteria, fungi, and algae, to mites and nematodes, to earthworms, ants, spiders, and plant roots.
Brown Spots? Yellowing Leaves?
Most plant diseases are airborne, soilborne, or spread by certain insects. This year, a cool wet spring made disease worse than usual, and late blight, a deadly disease of tomatoes and potatoes, arrived early and spread fast. Even if you don’t have a problem, it’s a good idea to take a look at some of the diseases that might affect your garden to be prepared. Here is our favorite web site to help you identify problems with helpful pictures.