Yardening
I recently read a piece in the newspaper which revealed something that gardeners and little kids already know. Scientific research now confirms that playing in the dirt is good for you. Research presented at the American Society of Microbiology on the natural soil bacterium called Mycobacterium vaccae shows that it has anti-depressant properties. When people inhale or ingest it as they work or ...
Green Thumbs Up: What's eating my garden?
Woody plants, particularly those ravaged by caterpillar infestations earlier in the season, remain a cause for concern, as the dual stress of defoliation and drought may take their toll in the years to come. Deep watering, when and where possible, is essential to ensure their longevity.
