Hadley Growers

Pests are always chewing on the leaves of beautifully-maintained plants and damaging them. How do we identify and treat these pests? This month we swapped ideas on how to kick these pesky messy pests to the curb and protect your plants.

Want to add a bit of zing to your landscape or garden? Ornamental grasses can play a dramatic role providing rich texture, vibrant color, graceful movement, and soothing sounds. We discussed the diverse varieties of ornamental grasses, growing requirements, and how to prune and divide.

There are so many types, shapes and sizes of planters. The choices seem endless! This month we shared ideas on how to design a creative space and pick a beautiful planter that fits your plant.

Our guests this month included Master Gardeners from our very own Hadley Growers who shared why they volunteer to advise and educate the public.

Looking for creative ideas for landscaping? This month the group discusses some basic design principles to help you create a beautiful yard or garden. The group shared their best landscaping tips and tricks.

Plants get thirsty! How do you know how much water to give your plants when you cannot see? From various watering systems to easy draining solutions, we discussed all the ways to get your plants just the right amount of water every time.

This month we were joined by a special guest, Master Gardening candidate Lisa Haynes, who shared low vision tips on gardening safety, organization, weeding and seeding, and more.

Fall is upon us and before we know it, winter will be too. So this month we talked about the best ways to preserve and store our abundance of produce. We also shared our favorite low vision gardening tips.

The beauty of gardening is that it can allow us to explore nature through all of our senses. Sensory gardens can provide a tactile and therapeutic environment for anyone regardless of age and ability. This month we explored plants that are fun to touch, smell and taste.

This month we dished the dirt on the summer vegetables we're growing. We also shared tips on rescuing some of our favorite plants with pruning, fertilizer, and more.

This month we talked all about how to plan and plant a forever garden and shared our favorite perennials.

A cutting garden is a great way to have your own private source of bouquets to brighten the indoors. Danette Johnson, Hadley Practice Leader and professional flower farmer, hosted this month's discussion where we discussed growing and maintaining a cutting garden.

In this discussion we talked about tips for indoor gardening. We shared our favorite houseplant and how to keep them surviving and thriving inside.

Whether you're a veteran gardener or just starting out, looking forward to growing season is always exciting. In this discussion, we talked about planning and plotting this year's garden.

In this discussion we heard from veteran growers on their tips and tricks for beginner gardeners

In this discussion, we talked about fire ants and other pests and how to get rid of them using materials such as diatomaceous earth. Then we discussed different types of teas to harvest.