Is February Too Early To Sow Veg Seeds?
Isn’t it freezing outside? Well, if it’s February, it is meant to be. In many parts of the world this is actually the coldest month…
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You Should Never Grow These Plants in Your Garden
If you think you can grow any plant variety in your garden, think again! You may come back from a nursery with seedlings smiling and…
Why Growing Onions From Seed Is Better Than Planting Sets (And How to Do It Right)
How do you grow your onions? I bet you buy small bulbs (A.K.A, “sets”) and then you plant them, don’t you? Well, let me tempt…
10 Healthy Vegetables Perfect for Winter Gardening
So, with the months of snow, icy temperatures and short days you have a choice: winter vegetable shopping or winter gardening! Ok, you won’t grow…
7 Rose Care Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)
Roses are generous, but unforgiving! How many times have you seen these thorny and flowering shrubs suffer, with sick leaves and blooms, dry stems and,…
Stop Ruining Your Tomato Plants with This Common Pruning Mistake!
My first garden in my early 20s proved that I could grow big bountiful tomato plants rife with thick foliage, tons of branches, and promising…
15 Tomato Tips for a Successful Tomato Garden: From Container Mix to Epsom Salt & A Bonus Tip
A successful tomato garden relies on several key factors. Making the most out of things like container planting, soil chemistry, and adding things like Epsom…
The Secret to Growing Cucumbers That Never Bitter
Bitter cucumbers are the bane of every gardener’s existence, or at least the bane of every gardener who expects to bite into a crisp, fresh…
What To Do With Daylilies In The Fall – Cutting Back, Dividing, and Preparing for Winter
Daylilies, right? I mean, they’re just incredible! So little effort, and they just keep blooming like crazy. And those colors? Gorgeous! But, as fall rolls…
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…