Change in color is one indicator, but there are others.

The soil-bone fungal disease afflicts strawberries and tomatoes as well as several types of trees.

Gourds lend themselves to all sorts of crafts, even calligraphy.

Taking some counter-measures can make incursions by these wood-damaging ants a lot less likely. Still, it’s best to inspect once a year for signs of their presence.

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Plant bulbs in drifts, the experts always say. Good advice, sure, but there’s the cost of buying all those bulbs, plus the wear-and-tear on the body to consider. So go for maximum impact with the bulbs that you do plant.

Getting some bulbs in the ground in the next couple of months will raise your spirits later on.

The month’s outdoor tasks and opportunities.

Hazelnuts and walnuts keep well for months if properly dried.

Guidelines for growing these popular trees.