The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces, predicts 2026 will be a year of purpose, precision and pet-friendly landscapes. The era of the purely aesthetic lawn is over; the future is about the high-performance, consc...

Winter has officially arrived, bringing unique challenges in caring for houseplants. At this time of year, we experience less intense and fewer hours of sunlight. For most indoor plants, the lack of daylight signals a special kind of dormancy called quiescence. During this period, plants conserve th...

Pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems, and they are key to vibrant, thriving community landscapes. Whether you’re responsible for municipal parks, downtown green spaces, campus landscapes or neighborhood initiatives, this free webinar on Jan. 20 at noon will equip you with the knowledge an...

Maple syrup is a sugary staple of breakfast foods and desserts made primarily from the sap of the sugar maple species of maple trees. Syrup production involves a process of tapping the trees, collecting the sap, evaporating the water and filtering the syrup to the final product. Maple syrup producti...

As the new year begins, many of us resolve to eat healthier, cook more at home or reduce food waste. One resolution that often gets overlooked but protects everyone at the table is food safety. Foodborne illness affects an estimated 48 million Americans every year, leading to hospitalizations, misse...

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the American Horticultural Society (AHS), the national nonprofit promoting the beauty and benefits of plants, has collaborated with Burpee and three highly regarded historical and horticultural institutions – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, George Washin...

As you prepare to decorate your home this holiday season, consider the bounty of garden elements and other natural options available to brighten up your holiday displays. Many of these can be gathered up at no cost and, better still, can be simply tossed in the compost pile during clean-up. Juniper,...

During the hectic holidays, an eye-catching display of plants may seem like the perfect gift solution, particularly at the last minute. But is it? Is the intended recipient a plant lover? Will they welcome the gift, or will it be something they’ll feel obligated to water (when they remember) and fee...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with cranberry sauce playing a supporting role in traditional holiday feasts. While the question “whole berried or jellied?” may come to mind, what do you really know about cranberries? Native to the northern U.S. and Canada, they grow in rich, moist soil in b...

While many management activities for insect pests of trees and shrubs end when the frost arrives (like most, if not all, insecticide treatments), some are still applicable in the cold winter months. Examples include: • Scout for egg masses and act accordingly. Many (not all!) insect pests overwinter...

Storing garden tools is likely one of the last projects you’ll tackle when putting your garden to bed. You could just stash everything in the garage or garden shed and be done with it until spring. Instead, take the time now to clean, inspect and make any needed repairs. If you do, they’ll be ready ...

UConn Extension’s new fact sheet series is helping farm operations prepare for extreme weather. The first in the series, “Preparing Farm Operations for Extreme Weather: General Strategies for Producers,” is authored by Diane Dorfer, Sara Tomis and MacKenzie White. This timely resource is designed to...

Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter nap – the perfect time to think about spring. If you’ve never planted spring blooming bulbs, don’t let...

Perennial plants return to our gardens each growing season, but after several years, they may outgrow their original space. Dividing perennials in autumn or early spring can help keep these plants healthy while allowing you to build your ornamental beds over time. Overcrowding may cause a lack of fl...

The New York Nut Growers Association announces that their 2025 Fall Meeting will take place on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ramble On, 3383 Colegrove Rd., Trumansburg, NY. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. Speakers and discussion topics will include Jeff Zarnowski (“...