Tree ID, The Winter Garden, Birding, and other February News
“Every February, when the days grow long enough, the sun brings hope for new beginnings.” — Louise Hay
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- Beginner Garden Contemplations on a Snowy Day February 27, 2026Despite the bitter cold that has followed us into February, I’m here to remind you that the growing season is just around the corner. Start planning your spring garden now! The snow will melt and spring will be here before you know it. Here are a few things to consider while you’re cooped up in the house. I think they will be helpful for any beginner gardener. One thing that may […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Reusing Plant Growing Supplies – Good Environmental Stewardship or Asking for Trouble? February 21, 2026As plant people, I think we all try to be environmentally responsible. It is a natural extension of our bringing nature into our homes. The love for nature is what inspires us to cherish plants. We certainly would not want to see that nature destroyed. One of the best ways for a person to lower […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Planting Bare Root Trees and Shrubs
By Dr. Lauren Kurtz, UConn Home Garden Education Office Bare root trees and shrubs, as the name suggests, are not sold in a pot or balled and burlapped. At the nursery bare root plants are grown in the ground, harvested as young plants, and sold without soil surrounding the roots. They are sold while the plant is dormant, usually in late winter or early spring and are best planted while they are still dormant […]
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We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked
We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked The Spruce – Heather Zidack and other professionals give their insight on using a humidifier to help keep your Christmas tree fresh.
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