Autumn is here, and its time to head out and perform the all-important fall garden clean up! Clearing out and cleaning up the garden may seem like small potatoes, but it has a huge impact on the health and vitality of next year’s garden. A proper fall garden clean up will help keep disease at …
Some of the most common garden mistakes and landscaping miscues occur during the middle of summer. Summertime is great time to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, all of that enjoying sometimes leads to a few forgotten chores. As much as gardeners worry about getting things “just right” in the spring, or putting their yard and garden …
So much work goes into garden planning and planting, that sometimes gardeners forget how important the process of harvesting vegetables is to the overall success of a garden. But good harvesting techniques really do matter when it comes to the continued production levels of plants. Here are 3 big keys to harvesting vegetables, and how …
One of the biggest secrets to gardening success is watering vegetable plants and flowers correctly. Pests, disease and weeds can certainly spell trouble for a gardener, But it is usually the lack of too much or too little water that creates the most trouble for plants. Although water needs will vary from climate to climate, …
Think its impossible to grow pineapple plants if you don’t live in a tropical area? Think again! It’s actually quite easy, especially if you grow them in containers. Many folks mistakenly think pineapples come from trees. They are, however, a perennial plant. And although they need warmth to survive, they can be grown almost anywhere. …
Growing hot peppers has become a passion for many gardeners. They can add plenty of heat to all types of dishes. Even more, they can add loads of color and interest to your garden as well. From mildly warm to near flame throwing hot, when it comes to growing hot peppers, the choices are almost …
Growing onions in your garden can be a great way to add wonderful flavor to all types of homemade soups, sauces and dishes. Even better, onions are one of the easiest crops to plant and maintain! They require little space, little long-term maintenance, and are simple to harvest and store. Let’s take a look at …
If you are looking for a great perennial vegetable to add unique flavor to your garden, then you need to grow rhubarb! Rhubarb is a wonderful perennial vegetable crop that will provide a tasty crop year after year. It is simply delicious in pies, jams, jellies and more. Rhubarb is one of the first vegetables …
When it comes to growing sweet peppers, the choices now available are simply astonishing! It used to be that most home gardeners were limited to planting and harvesting the traditional sweet varieties of red, yellow or orange bell peppers. It was simply all you could find to plant. But those days are long gone! With …
When it comes to growing peanuts, we can all learn a little something from Virginia Blass! Virginia hails from the great state of South Carolina, and growing peanuts has been a way of life for a couple of generations. “My grandfather grew peanuts and sold them at a roadside stand,” says Virginia, “and for as …