Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

As a potato grower, few things are more worrying than walking out to your lush green potato plants and seeing black dots scattered across the leaves. While it’s alarming at first glance, try not to panic. Learning to properly identify and manage the common fungal and bacterial diseases behind these dark potato leaf spots can … Read more

Okra is often used in southern dishes. It is delicious and much easier to grow than you might think! Come explore how to grow okra from seed for your home garden. Okra is a warm-weather loving vegetable that produces edible green seed pods. It thrives in hot and humid climates. Many gardeners grow okra for … Read more

Dahlias are absolutely stunning flowers that come in a wide array of colors, shapes and sizes With their bright, showy blooms, dahlias are a great way to add vibrant color to your garden in late summer and fall However, getting the timing right for planting dahlias in zone 5 is crucial to ensure success. Plant … Read more

Pears are ready to harvest before they’re ripe. Learn when to harvest pears and how to ripen them off the tree. While the quote above may be an exaggeration, it does serve to highlight the fact that many growers struggle to figure out the proper ripening and eating times for pears. In this post, we … Read more

Let me take you on a delightful journey that began on my humble windowsill, where tiny seeds sprouted into vibrant radishes, defying the confines of indoor living. This wasn’t just about growing food; it was about discovering the joys of gardening within four walls. For anyone who’s ever thought their apartment too small or their … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub. It grows fast and can be used in many different ways in the landscape. The species plant offers deep green leaves and a mass of white flowers, … Read more

Onions are the quintessential storage crop and the backbone of most recipes. A must have for any vegetable gardener, it pays to learn how to grow your own onions. Enjoy our Onion & Leek Planting Guide for information from planting to harvesting & curing. Keene Garlic is happy to offer both Certified Organic Onion/Shallot/Leek Plants … Read more

Pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) produce delicious fruit, and if you have the right warm climate, they are easy to maintain. The trees usually take between three to six years to mature enough to bear their signature red, leathery fruit filled with sweet, edible seeds. The pomegranate can range from a dwarf shrub of 3 feet … Read more

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a popular flowering perennial groundcover known for its gorgeous carpet of spring blooms. With its low, spreading habit and colorful flowers, creeping phlox is excellent for rock gardens, edging pathways, and covering embankments. If you’re looking to add this lovely plant to your garden, you may be wondering where to … Read more

Do you have small black flies living in your house plant compost? Or hovering around your house plants? These are fungus gnats, also known as house plant flies and sciarid flies. They’re mostly harmless – adult gnats cause little or no harm to plants, but they can become a nuisance in the home. Their tiny … Read more