Melinda Myers

4 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Melinda Myers |Darlene Cullen

Growing cilantro is easy, but this cool-weather herb quickly flowers and goes to seed as temperatures rise. This can be frustrating as some vegetables typically combined with cilantro, like tomatoes and peppers, ripen during the warmer summer months. Try making multiple plantings, using all parts of the plant, or growing more heat-tolerant options to extend your enjoyment. Sow seeds every three to four weeks throughout the summer for continual harvests if your summers are relatively cool.

1 month ago | tapinto.net | Melinda Myers |Darlene Cullen

That first full day in the garden may find you tired, sunburned, and stiff. Whether you are a young or young-at-heart gardener, include some strategies to help extend your enjoyment and reduce fatigue and muscle strain so you can keep gardening longer each day and for years to come. No matter your age, it’s important to protect your joints when gardening. Use a kneeler pad or knee pads to protect your knees.

1 month ago | tapinto.net | Melinda Myers |Darlene Cullen

Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the Asclepias by the National Garden Bureau. With so many to choose from, select the milkweed that is best suited to the growing conditions, your landscape design, and garden maintenance.

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Melinda Myers |Darlene Cullen

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, beneficial insects, and pollinators to visit your gardens.  You will find slight variations of definitions, but most organic gardeners agree the focus is on cultivating a system that supports and sustains all its members. This includes plants, soil microbes, and other beneficial organisms.

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Melinda Myers |Darlene Cullen

NEW JERSEY - Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep them safe by selecting pet- and kid-safe plants and pest management strategies. Increase your indoor gardening success by selecting plants suited to your home’s growing conditions and gardening style.