This summer has been dry. Currently, the Chippewa Valley is considered in a severe drought. As such, many trees and shrubs in non-irrigated settings may be experiencing a certain amount of drought stress. Giving your trees and shrubs (needle-bearing, conifer species especially) adequate water before the ground freezes can help them better tolerate winter conditions. […]

Early fall can be a great time to plant trees. Thinking about adding a tree to your landscape this fall? Check out the Wisconsin Horticulture article Tree Species Recommended for Fall Planting, https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/tree-species-for-fall-planting/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=article.

Every year, I tell myself, this is the year I will plant garlic. I add garlic to almost every stew, soup, and chili I make. Garlic has been cultivated for thousands of years and is a culinary staple in many cultures. It is a member of the onion family, which includes other tasty relatives such […]