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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Local farmers struggle to plant due to rainy weather
Litchfield Township, Pa. (WETM)— This season of heavy rainfall has caused local farmers to have to put a pause on planting. 'The rain has prevented us from getting crops in as early as we like the wet, cold winter and then the rain, rain, spring, so it just delayed everything, and you can't get in the field when it's too wet,' said Matthew Romberger, owner of Romberger's Farm. Free household hazardous waste event to be held in Troy Farmers from all across the area are waiting for the soil to dry so they can continue planting. 'I just spoke with a person this morning, and the gentleman usually has 100 acres of corn in and he was only able to plant 4,0, so he's behind schedule because of the wet weather,' said Romberger. According to Matthew Romberger, the Romberger's farm is about a month behind its regular planting schedule. Upcoming summer blood drives in the Southern Tier The crops that grow on the farm also serve as food for the animals, such as cows and pigs, that live there. 'We raise a few crops, and we raise, like I said, seasonal vegetables and potatoes, sweet corn, and stuff like that, but crops also, crops we feed the cattle and the pigs. We raise pigs,' said Romberger. The only thing that the farmers can do at Romberger's farm is wait for the soil to dry and the rain to clear so they can continue their planting. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I'm a Gardening pro – do these 6 tasks this weekend to fill your outside space with colour plus the time to water plants
WITH June starting tomorrow, it brings the promise of better weather and the longest day – but it can also bring a feeling of mild panic to gardeners. Whether it is worry about having planted enough seeds or what do to with all the overgrown bits, we have got lots of June jobs to get you organised. 5 THE CHELSEA CHOP This cutback is usually done around late May or early June, the same time as the Chelsea Flower Show. It means cutting back your herbaceous perennials — flowers with non-woody stems that come back year after year — by a third. This encourages a second flush of blooms and extends the flowering season. Good plants to practice on include Asters, Echinacea, Phlox, Sedum, Rudbeckia and Helenium. SOW SEEDS As the soil has warmed up, sow your seeds straight into the ground instead of messing around with pots. Broccoli, carrots, swede, beetroot, runner and French beans and sweetcorn can all go in now. Courgette can still be grown in pots for a later harvest. You can also scatter Nigella seeds on the soil for lovely blue flowers later in the season, and plant marigold and nasturtium seeds. WEEDING June is the month in which weeds flourish. A Hori Hori tool, below, is fantastic for getting them out, especially those with long roots. Just spending five minutes getting your hands dirty will make it feel much less tiresome and out of control — and is also good for your mental health. WATERING We have finally had rain but after months of dryness your garden still needs a in the early morning or late evening and avoid sprinkling the water all over the leaves. Concentrate on watering around the roots. BEDDING Fill your gaps with summer bedding but try to protect it from slugs and snails. Lobelia brings a lovely blue while fuchsias and petunias are always good around this time too. LAWNCARE Because it has been dry and warm, you need to raise the cutting level to avoid scorching. If you haven't already, apply a spring/summer lawn feed to provide nutrients for healthy growth. Or you could consider using a weed and feed fertilizer to control weeds while feeding your lawn. Saving tip 5 BE precise in your Chelsea chop with these £42 Niwaki Mainichi Secateurs, top, or cut the price with Burgon & Ball's Flora brite version, below, for £18 from B&Q. Alan is garden chief 5 DAME Mary Berry is stepping down as the president of the National Garden Scheme after ten years – handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh. The NGS helps gives visitors unique access to more than 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. Alan said: 'There is nothing quite like the National Garden Scheme, either in the world of gardens and horticulture or beyond. 'Not only does it offer thoroughly affordable enjoyment and education – while championing the varied gardening skills of the British nation – it also raises and distributes quite extraordinary sums of money.' To find out what National Gardening Scheme gardens are open this month or inquire about opening up your own garden, see Win! WE'VE got a stunning Copper & Green water feature, worth £250, to giveaway. It is handcrafted in the UK using traditional, power-free techniques – and showcases Copper & Green's signature copper lily, cascading bowls and leaves. To enter, visit or write to Sun Copper & Green Competition, Sun PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Include your name, age, email or phone. Open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Entries close 11.59pm, June 14, 2025. T&Cs apply. Kate is so rosy 5 B&Q will be the main stockist of Catherine's Rose, bred by Harkness Roses and named after Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales. Launching in stores in late September, the rose seeks to raise awareness of the important role that spending time outdoors plays in bringing us joy. Funds from every sale of the rose will go to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. - JOIN Hever Castle & Garden's historic rose tours – taking place June 23 to July 6. See
The Sun
29-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
The 48p Shein buy that's key to making your tiny garden look bigger & five other ways to give the illusion of more space
YOU can spend hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds trying to make a small garden look bigger. But a plant expert has insisted you don't need to shell out to give the illusion of more space, as you can get the same results with a 48p buy. 4 4 4 The bargain in question is from Shein - a macrame plant hanger. "Hanging planters are a brilliant way to add layers to a small garden without cluttering the ground,' Beards & Daisies ' lead horticulturalist Connor Towning explained. "Use them for trailing plants like English ivy, boston fern, or even strawberries if you want to grow fruit." They also work well on a balcony, as hanging planters make them "feel like little hideaway - kind of like having your own mini garden retreat in the middle of the city," the company's founder Jo Lambell added. Another way to maximise a garden with limited ground space is with a vertical planting wall. "Think herbs, trailing plants, or colourful bedding in planters attached to trellises or wooden pallets," Jo suggested. "It's a high-impact look that also smells incredible when you include rosemary, mint or thyme." You can even try making one yourself, just by mounting an old metal shoe rack to a wall. Tilt it, and make sure it's properly secured so that you can sit small potted plants on it at an angle - creating an "eye-catching, space-saving solution that turns clutter into a garden feature". It's also worth looking at furniture with a dual purpose - such as a planter that doubles as a storage bench - to "maximise functionality while keeping your garden clutter-free". I gave my garden a small patio corner using black and white paint from B&Q and people say it's 'gorgeous' Make the most of the corners in your garden too. You can turn one into a mini wildflower garden, using seeds such as a mix of cornflowers, poppies and cosmos. "Sowing a small patch of wildflower seeds in a deep planter can support bees and butterflies," Connor added. "It's one of the most rewarding things you can do for wildlife, and it adds a beautiful texture." Another option is to create a corner seating area - which you can do for less with reclaimed wooden pallets. Add some weatherproof cushions to make a "snug lounge area that's both budget-friendly and space-efficient". How To Make Your Small Garden Look Bigger Garden design expert Fiona Jenkins from has created a guide on how to make your small garden look larger. Add shelves - for additional storage and place to hold more plants. Use foldaway furniture - to take up less space when not in use. Add privacy - with fencing, trellis, brick walls or hedging. Add a water feature - to make your garden seem like a natural retreat. Go bright - when choosing plants, opt for bold colours to make the space pop. Use large planters - to get more plants in less space. Plant vertically - add plants upwards to make your garden seem fuller, and therefore, bigger. Use blue flowers at the edge s - blue flowers and plants recede into the distance and make the garden appear bigger. Grow tall plants - it's better to think big when it comes to a small garden. Keep clutter a minimum - as it can give the illusion of less space than there actually is. Lastly, there are some other illusions you can create with light and space, such as placing a mirror on a wall or fence to "visually double" the space. Consider planting pale coloured flowers and plants such as white petunias, pale pink geraniums, or daisies to reflect light and make the space look bigger. 4
CBC
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
This weather has thrown gardeners for a loop. Here's how to save your plants
The May long weekend wasn't the warm, sunny kickoff to the planting season that gardeners hope for. Ashley Esakin from Gardening in Canada joined CBC Blue Sky host Sam Maciag to provide some reassurance that all is not lost.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Wet, cold weather puts long weekend gardening plans on hold
Garden centres across Montreal, such as the Sources centre in Pointe-Claire, are feeling the chill after cold and wet weather on the May long weekend put planting plans on hold. (Christine Long/CTV News)
