Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week! Pollinator’s are an essential part of the ecosystem and economy. This week is dedicated to the [...]
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Attracting Pollinators
Pollinators are an important part of any garden as they play a critical role in the reproduction of the vast [...]
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How to Plant a Shrub or Tree for Great Success the Hook Way!
Over the years we have seen many plant problems. One of the biggest problems has been larger trees and shrubs [...]
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Rain Gardens
Proven Winners Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry Spring is on its way and here at Hook’s we are [...]
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Larger Potatoes, No Problem…. Chit Them!
Hook’s Tips Starting your potatoes. Seed potatoes are grown specifically for starting new plants. They are usually smaller in size [...]
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Growing Potatoes with Kids.
Grow Some Fun this Spring Spring is here and now is a great time to start introducing your kids to [...]
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Fall junk shop tip #1
Pull out some “useful” garage art, add a hardy mum or two and finish with a variety of pumpkins. Add [...]
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Potpourris and Sachets
Potpourris and sachets make wonderful gifts and can fill a room with amazing fragrance. There are three different types of [...]
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Herbal Baths
Another relaxing way to enjoy the products of your herb garden is an herbal bath. Herbal baths can help soothe [...]
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Herbal Teas
Lemon Verbena Herbal teas are perfect for a relaxing afternoon. Herbal teas have no caffeine in them because [...]
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The Joys of Fruit Preserves
Introduction to Fruit Preserves Fruit preserves are a fabulous way to enjoy the summer flavors year round. A bit of [...]
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Milkweed and Monarchs
It is National Pollinator Week! This week celebrates the ecosystem services provided by all pollinators including butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, bats, [...]
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An Introduction to Cover Crops
Benefits of Cover Crops As part of this week’s series on integrated pest management systems and reducing the need for [...]
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Companion Planting
Companion planting is one of the techniques used in integrated pest management plans to reduce the use of pesticides in [...]
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Mint Mojitos: The Refreshing Summer Cocktail
Mint is a fabulous refreshing herb that is perfect for hot days and nothing says summer like mint, lime, and [...]