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Grow Columns highlight current research and issues from David Hillock, Extension Specialist, providing resources and up-to-date information to gardeners and producers alike. The 2020 - 2023 articles are linked below from most to least recent.

 

Quarter 4 | October – December 2023

Topiaries Add Color and Texture to Interior Design

December 10, 2023

With some 10- to 12-gauge wire, a flower pot, wire cutters, pliers, smaller wire, a little patience and a few other household items, gardeners who enjoy topiaries can make them on a smaller scale to enhance the interior décor of their home.

Wreaths Add Festiveness to Holiday Decor

December 3, 2023

A prominent smell indicative of the holiday season is evergreens. Decorating with greenery is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Homeowners with evergreens on their property can do a little pruning and turn the greenery into a wreath.

Don’t Fear if the Leaves on your Ficus are Falling

November 26, 2023

Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) and other Ficus species are popular houseplants that are relatively easy to care for, but gardeners may notice they tend to drop a fair number of leaves when moved indoors. Don’t worry about the falling leaves as this is just part of the moving process.

Herbs are Easy to Grow Indoors in the Winter

November 19, 2023

A quick and easy way to add flavor to some of your favorite dishes is to incorporate fresh herbs. Rosemary, thyme, mint, chives, basil, parsley and oregano adapt well to indoor growing conditions.

 

 

Quarter 3 | Summer

 

July – September 2023

 

 

Quarter 2 | Spring

 

April – June 2023

 

 

Quarter 1 | Winter

 

January - March 2023

 

 

 

2022 | Quarter 1 | Winter

 

January - March 2022

 

 

Quarter 2 | Spring

 

April - June 2022

 

 

Quarter 3 | Summer

 

July - September 2022

 

 

Quarter 4 | Fall

 

October - December 2022

 

 

 

2021 | Quarter 1 | Winter

 

January - March 2021

 

 

Quarter 2 | Spring

 

April - June 2021

 

 

Quarter 3 | Summer

 

July - September 2021

 

 

Quarter 4 | Fall

 

October - December 2021

 

 

 

2020 | Quarter 1 | Winter

 

January - March 2020

 

 

Quarter 2 | Spring

 

April - June 2020

 

 

Quarter 3 | Summer

 

July - September 2020

 

 

Quarter 4 | Fall

 

October - December 2020

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