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Seed and nursery catalogs can off info for gardeners

Many animals like to dig and tunnel leaving signs of their presence. So, what's that hole?

Growing fruit at home is fun and rewarding. When choosing which fruit to grow, ask yourself what time you have to spend. Tree fruits, for example, require a lot of attention. Strawberries, on the other hand, aren’t much more difficult to grow than most vegetables. Blueberries fall somewhere in between. Blueberries are easy to grow if their special needs are met.

Blueberries are easy to grow if their special needs are met. Here's what you need to know.

Here are some reasons why composting may be helpful with your soil and gardens.

As we prepare for the 2024 gardening season, the most important thing you can do for any garden or landscape is to build quality soil.

It’s no surprise that the National Garden Bureau has designated 2024 as the Year of the Angelonia.

Learn more by participating in the 2024 New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, beginning Monday, June 3.

Rosanne Loparco | Utica Observer Dispatch Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens.

Rosanne Loparco Utica Observer Dispatch As a vegetable gardener, you've probably asked: which varieties will grow best in my garden?