About Barbara Adams

I became an avid plant-lover and gardener after taking botany and horticulture while studying for my bachelor's degree in journalism. I enjoy making scientific and technical topics accessible to general audiences. I am happy to be part of the Vego Garden community!

Latest from Barbara Adams

Organic Pest Control: Kinder and Gentler for Mother Nature

#organic gardening #Pest and Disease Management #pest control #pests

In nature, the insects we consider garden pests are part of the total scheme of things. When you’ve invested time, effort, and cash into cultivating rows and rows of flowers, fruits, or vegetables, though, it’s difficult to see your hard...

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A Word to the Water-Wise: Xeriscaping

#summer #Watering and Irrigation #Watering Products #xeriscaping

In our water-conscious world, some gardeners feel a pang of conscience every time they turn on the sprinkler or drag out the hose. While there’s no backyard or raised bed that can survive completely without water (unless you’ve gone all-in...

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Leaf-Footed Bugs: Your Garden's Achilles Heel

#pest control

Leaf-footed bugs generally live up to their name: most species have flat, leaf-like structures on their hind legs.

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World Rainforest Day: Honoring and Protecting the World’s Biodiversity Hot Spot

It's easy to see why certain attributes have earned the world’s rainforests their own day, June 22.

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A Weed is Just a Weed, or Is It? Weed Your Garden Day, June 13

#weeds

They are considered the bane of many gardeners’ existence, a problem to be eradicated rather than something to be revered. It’s no surprise then, that the one day devoted to weeds is earmarked for their destruction: June 13.

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Take Thyme to Celebrate Herbs and Spices Day Monday June 10

#herbs

Spices come from various parts of plants, and the specific part used determines the unique flavor and aroma of the spice.

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Joro Spiders in the Garden: Worth the Hype?

Joro Spiders in the Garden: Worth the Big Hype?

#insects

All eyes are on the huge, flying Joro spider, which recently popped up in New York and New Jersey, and threatens a full-blown tri-state invasion, according to media reports.

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Let's Get Physical: June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day

#gardening tips

Gardening can give you the benefits of a routine exercise plan, without feelings of inadequacy or breaking the bank on branded Lycra crop tops and leggings.

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No Borders, No Action Too Small: June 5 is World Environment Day

#sustainable

By incorporating sustainable practices into your gardening routine, you're not just nurturing your plants, you're contributing to a healthier planet for everyone.

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Another Mouth to Feed: Carnivorous Plants

Another Mouth to Feed: Exotic, Fascinating and Deadly Carnivorous Plants

#Plant Selection and Care #plants

Most plants are docile and passive, minding their own business and content to grow in the ground or their containers with just reasonable care. Carnivorous plants defy the stereotype.

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