Invasives, Insect Eggs, Starting your Garden & Other April Gardening News
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden.” — Ruth Stout
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- Early Spring Birds and Butterflies April 28, 2026Spring is here, and although it has been remarkably cold and cloudy, the birds and butterflies that normally are seen in late April are just beginning to be around. Even the early bird arrivals like phoebes were noticeably late. Typically, here by late March, they came back in April in my area of the state. […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Why Raised Beds Shrink and How to Replenish Them Wisely April 23, 2026The first year a raised bed is filled, it often looks just right. The soil is dark, loose, and level with the top boards. Plants settle in quickly, and the whole bed feels full of promise. By the second year, many gardeners notice that the soil line has dropped. What once reached the top edge […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Keep Your Seedlings Going Strong!
By Heather Zidack, UConn Home Garden Education Office So, you started your seeds, have been watching them attentively, and spring is knocking at the door. It’s still a little too early to put some things outside, but overzealous gardeners may find themselves swimming in seedlings that need management. Consider taking these steps to help you and your seedlings […]
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Wait, Why the Heck Are People Putting Pennies in Their Houseplants’ Soil?
Wait, Why the Heck Are People Putting Pennies in Their Houseplants’ Soil? The Spruce – Heather Zidack educates readers on whether putting a penny in potting soil really keeps away pests and disease.
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