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Picked at the Peak of Ripeness. What does that really mean? Well, It depends on the vegetable that you are havesting. If picked too early, you could end up with less than perfec...

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With the swing in temperatures and humidity being what they are this season, plus the lack of rain throwing us into a severe drought, gardening has become quite a challenge. You have...

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Hot dry weather continues to plague much of the country including right here in southeastern Wisconsin.  Keeping lawns and landscapes alive and well has been a struggle for many gardeners...

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Basil benefits from pruning. If you see flowers or flower buds on your basil, remove them. Cut back or pinch the flowering/budding just above a set of leaves no more than halfway down the...

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With the lack of normal rain fall and a return to high temperatures again in SE Wisconsin, you may have noticed a few things happening to your tomato and squash plants. First off, th...

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As the drought we’ve been having now falls under the category of severe, proper tree care is more essential than ever. Trees in Milwaukee are dying as a result of the extremely dry condit...

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Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks.  Instead give your plants’ natural defenses a boost and keep both vegetable gardens producing and flowers blooming. Busy ...

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With the lack of rain and heat in the forecast, Don't forget your silent landscape sentinels. The trees, bushes and evergreens in your yard are also affected by the lack of rain. Evergree...