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It’s fall clean-up time and you may be eyeing your landscape in search of what to trim back next. That’s when the waving plumes of your Ornamental Grass may be what your gaze settles on. Ornamental and tall native grasses are grown for their showy fall and winter interest, so put down those shears for … Read more

Learn how to identify crab apples, when and how to forage them, and delicious crab apple recipes – including how to make crab apple jelly – with forager and chef Rachel Lambert. Apples have been around since prehistoric times and there are now over 6,000 cultivated varieties worldwide, all originating from wild apples. Crab apples … Read more

I used vertical supports to hold my four zucchini plants off the ground this summer. I had given up using tomato cages a few years ago for several reasons. But, I still had the cages hanging around the garden. Employing them as supports for my zucchini was one of those “Huh, I’ve never done this … Read more

Starting with brown spots, Liriope may develop brown, withered foliage during winter in some areas. Also the fungal disease anthracnose may leave the plant tattered. Whether cold or disease is the problem, a well-timed trim is the solution. Tip If you looking to contain these plants, I have some bad news. Pruning will not control … Read more

Marigolds are one of the most popular annual flowers, easily grown from seed or transplant, and when given the right conditions will overflow with bright blossoms that fill a garden or container with cheerful color. Tagetes (marigolds) vary in size from low edging plants to tall cut flowers, with blooms that range in mostly solid … Read more

Your main tending tasks when growing lettuce will be thinning, watering, pruning, and using covers to extend your season. You might be thinking What about fertilizing? Growing your lettuce plants in great, nutrient-rich soil is often enough to get them through their entire lifecycle in your garden. If you ever feel like your plants could … Read more

I’ve had several readers write to me lately asking me if transplants would be alright shipped across country. They also wanted to know how long the onions would keep. Onion sets are a great way to get a head start on growing onions These tiny onion bulbs allow you to bypass the seed starting process … Read more

Interested in growing your own vegetables, but don’t have access to a plot of land? Or maybe you’re a beginner gardener who isn’t quite ready to take on a full-scale garden. Whatever your situation, vegetable container gardening might be the perfect solution for you! Growing herbs and vegetables in pots allows you to produce your … Read more

Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, are delightful old-fashioned cottage garden flowers that are easy and rewarding to grow from seed. With proper sowing and care, you can enjoy their colorful blooms and unique form in your garden, containers, or cut flower arrangements An Overview of Scabiosa Scabiosa earned their nickname “pincushion flower” thanks to … Read more

Growing plants in a limited space like a balcony or terrace can be a challenge even for an experienced gardener, but it’s also a great opportunity to be creative and have fun. From deciding what to grow (an urban vegetable garden? a tropical paradise?) to choosing imaginative containers (such as an old watering can or … Read more