All the Dirt on Gardening

Cornell University Extension publishes a monthly gardening newsletter called Dutchess Dirt. Here's a link to the most recent issue . In this Jan 2016 newsletter the topics include: Why plants behave the way they do in fall, winter, spring and summer; why some vegetables fail to set fruit; terrariums with references to click; photos of some plants behaving strangely; and, upcoming events. I have subscribed for a couple of years and enjoy every issue. Subscribing is easy. HELP SPREAD THE DIRT! Please forward a copy to anyone you think might be interested. To be added or removed from our e-mail list, or submit upcoming gardening events, contact Nancy Halas at nh26@cornell.edu, www.ccedutchess.org.

Photo: Hollyhock buds The New York Times ran a piece around January listing and defining new words and their use. We all know what SPAM is - it's the junk mail in your email box. BACON is SPAM you requested so it is of higher value. BACON includes email newsletters, discussions, photos, notices etc. My question is which emails do you actually look forward to? Which ones do you open even when you don't have time to read everything in the inbox? I have a few favorites - some are garden related, others are not. Let's trade.