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Apricot trees produce wonderfully sweet and juicy fruit, but only with proper care. One of the most important maintenance tasks is pruning apricot trees at the right time of year. While many fruit trees are pruned during winter dormancy, apricot trees are best pruned in summer. Summer pruning helps avoid disease, stimulate growth, and maximize … Read more

Do you love planting echinacea in your flower garden? Never buy plants again by learning how to save echinacea seeds for next year! Echinacea- also known as a coneflower, is one of my favorite flowers and herbs. They are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow, thrive in less than optimal conditions, and are tolerant … Read more

Grow bags are a convenient solution for gardeners who are short on space, but every gardener can enjoy the benefits of grow bags. In this week’s episode, I answer all your questions on gardening in grow bags, including all the advantages as well as the challenges and how to overcome them. We polled our social … Read more

This native evergreen tree or shrub has long been popular in gardens, often clipped to form hedging or topiary. As a hedge, large or small, it forms a year-round sheltering screen along boundaries or a dark green backdrop to borders. Its dense growth and red berry-like fruits provide valuable shelter and food for wildlife. Yew … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rumors fly and the debate rages on. Are coffee grounds good for tomato plants? As modern-day gardeners, we often question gardening pearls-of-wisdom seen on the internet or handed down from previous generations. In this case, scientific studies … Read more

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background__as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Tulips are often termed as being the jewels of the garden. Tulips come in a seemingly endless variety of rich colors, from solids to variegated. Their petals grow into a lovely cup-like shape with decorative stamens. They create a bold statement in the garden, and they look particularly stunning … Read more

Vera English Lavender, or Lavandula angustifolia ‘Vera’, is THE original, heirloom lavender and is thought to be in existence for over 2000 years! The purple flowers of Vera Lavender not only add a pop of color to any garden but also serve as a favorite on our farm, as we are completely honored to house … Read more

Roundup, a popular glyphosate-based weed killer, is a go-to solution for many homeowners battling unwanted plants in their yards. However, after applying this herbicide, you’ll need to know when it’s safe to plant new vegetation again, for the health of your future plants. While Roundup effectively eliminates weeds, understanding its residual effects and the appropriate … Read more

Squash plants have a very distinctive look with their large lobed leaves and spreading vines. But several weeds and wild plants can mimic the appearance of squash especially when young and small. This makes positively identifying squash difficult even for experienced gardeners. Learning to tell squash apart from lookalikes requires careful observation of key traits. … Read more

Do you have room in your shaded garden spaces for some big, bold, beautiful blooms? We thought so! Not only are tuberous Begonias easy to grow, but they can exhibit an upright or trailing growth habit depending on the variety, making them perfect for a wide range of displays. Plus, they bloom in glorious shades … Read more