13 Tender Bulbs to Dig Up in the Fall for Next Year Storage
Have you enjoyed all the colorful flowers of large dahlias and tall gladioli during the warm season (and beyond)? Well, if you want to see…
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5 Things You Should Do Now After Hydrangeas Finish Blooming—Are You Missing Any?
So, you’ve been enjoying those gorgeous, big, colorful hydrangea blossoms lighting up your garden like a summer fireworks show, right? And who wouldn’t? Those blooms…
Classic Conifer Tip Syrup With Spruce, Fir, Pine or Hemlock (Tsuga)
One of my favorite memories with my grandmother was making tree tip syrup with her. Every spring, we’d go out and forage for fresh tips…
15 Edible Crops You Can Grow in Your Woodland Garden
Is part of your land wooded? Maybe the whole lot, and do you still want to get edible crops out of it? Before you cut…
8 Secrets To Keep Begonias Blooming Big & Strong, All Summer Long!
Begonias can bloom for such a long time that you wonder how they manage it… In fact, they can run a flowering marathon all through…
10 Excellent Hot Pepper Plants for Short Seasons or Cold Climates
Let me ask you a question, what do you associate chili peppers with? Heat of course! Sunny days in Mexico, beating sunshine, spicy food… But…
How to Cool Garden Soil During a Heatwave: 6 Simple Secrets to Maximize Harvests & Reduce Plant Damage
Summer can come so suddenly! And an unexpected heatwave can spell disaster for your veggies, and for some decorative plants too. It’s good news for…
How to Fertilize Potatoes: The Secret for a Bumper Potato Harvest!
One of the best tricks for growing a healthy, abundant potato crop is knowing exactly when and how to fertilize them – and just as…
13 Reasons Why You’d Be Crazy Not to Grow Chives in Your Garden!
If you haven’t started growing chives in your garden yet, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest and most rewarding plants. Trust me,…
12 Best Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 4 That Should Never Grow Near
Peppers (Genus: Capsicum) are a popular, widely grown vegetable in the Nightshade family and a staple for many home gardeners. Not only are they easy…