The 2019 Green Industry Training certification exam results are in and show our local green industry professionals employed in lawn and landscape, tree care, garden center and grounds and park maintenance industries are qualified to provide Nevadans with nursery and landscape services. Businesses and organizations participating in one or all of …
When we think of President’s Day, we often think of history, politics, independence or freedom, but did you know many United States presidents were also avid gardeners and plant lovers? This goes back to our very first president, George Washington, who never lived in the White House, but who oversaw …
If you haven’t started already, now is the time to begin planning your garden for the growing season. You’ve probably already begun receiving plant and seed catalogs in the mail and if you are anything like me, you’re getting the gardening itch. Though as you peruse the catalogs, you may …
Now that you have settled into 2019 and are likely tired of complicated New Year’s Resolutions, it is time to take some simple steps to protect your health. One step that is easy and doesn’t require a bullet journal or a gym membership is testing your home for radon, a …
I used to be the person who killed every houseplant she ever had, until I learned the scientific information that debunked many of the myths I thought to be true. Myth 1: Put rocks or pieces of broken terra cotta pots in the bottom of the container before the substrate …
Mistletoe and holly legends and traditions By Leliani Konyshev, master gardener program assistant Now that holiday music is a staple on many car radios, I started to wonder about all those holiday plants often mentioned in so many catchy tunes. Some of you might be out there decking the halls …
A few weeks ago, I came across a beautiful photo of a poinsettia that had mysterious speckles of white – it was not the usual bright red color that I associated with poinsettias. It incited quite a bit of curiosity, and I wanted to learn more about these plants. I …
As the colder weather settles in and we’ve put our gardens to bed, the outdoor garden becomes a distant memory. For some, this is a time of rest after a long harvest year, but for others, we miss the beauty and tranquility of our green, leafy friends. If you are …
The holiday season is fast approaching. Many of you have already started counting down the days to the big holidays. If you are like me, you might be stumped by what to purchase for your family and friends, and by where to find your gifts. Why not try something new …
The growing season is winding down, and we are putting our gardens to bed. However, growing your own food doesn’t have to be over. There are many kitchen scraps from your fridge that you can regrow to have freshly grown produce in your own home, including and not limited to …
