August in the Garden

Gardening Insights for the Mohawk Valley (Zone 5) Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August-Denise Levertov The peak of summer, this month can be hot and humid but dry. If your garden could talk, it would say “give me plenty of water.” The key is to water deeply. Always try to water in the am- it

These Things are Not Good (or Even Lethal) For Your Dog!

The following information is taken from a Yahoo article called 26 Household Items Poisonous to Cats and Dogs and from a The Spruce article called Common Backyard Plants That are Poisonous to Dogs. It is edited for brevity. Further study is suggested to expand your knowledge about dosages, symptoms,

July in the Garden

Gardening Insights for the Mohawk Valley (Zone 5) Watering is the practice of gentleness.– Michael P. Garafalo What could be better than your garden as a place to unwind after a day at work, surrounded by beauty. Sit in a shady spot in the garden. Breathe deeply of your garden’s fragrances and enjoy