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There’s nothing better than being able to walk out your back door to your fruit tree and grab a juicy ripe peach or a tart apple and sink your teeth into it. To have a healthy tree and get good fruit production, planting your trees properly is an essential step. And sometimes you have to … Read more
Gardeners often discover tiny white spheres nestled in the soil or potting mix when working in their gardens. Upon closer inspection, these mysterious eggs resemble miniature ping pong balls or jelly beads. So what causes these small white eggs in soil? Are they helpful or harmful? Finding small clutches of white eggs in your garden … Read more
Once you’ve successfully grown Lupines, you’re likely to be hooked for life. You will love the outstanding color of densely-packed flower spikes, and the palmate foliage also graces the garden with fabulous texture and form. Lupines are deer resistant and make a great addition to a low-maintenance meadowscape or cottage-style garden. Lupines attract bees and … Read more
Potatoes are a staple crop that can be grown successfully in USDA hardiness zone 6 with some planning and preparation. Knowing the optimal time to plant is key to getting a bountiful harvest of delicious potatoes. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about planting potatoes in zone 6, including timing, … Read more
Growing fig trees can be an extremely rewarding endeavor. The sight of those large, plump figs hanging from vibrant branches is enough to make any gardener’s mouth water. However, one of the most common questions asked by new fig growers is “how long for a fig tree to bear fruit?” The truth is that there … Read more
Growing fresh asparagus at home can seem intimidating. After all, starting an asparagus bed from seed can take 3-4 years before you get to enjoy any harvest. That’s why learning how to regrow store-bought asparagus in water is so appealing – it’s fast, easy, and you can enjoy homegrown spears in just a few weeks! … Read more
Coreopsis is a classic garden flower that blooms in lovely shades of yellow, gold, orange, red and pink. These cheerful tickseed flowers shine in beds, borders and containers from early summer well into fall. If you’re wondering whether fall is a good time to get these perennials started from seed, you’ve come to the right … Read more
Growing potatoes in winter may seem counterintuitive but it’s actually a great way to get a fresh crop of tasty tubers when regular gardening is on hold. With a little preparation and care, you can grow potatoes indoors or in an unheated greenhouse during the colder months. Why Grow Potatoes in Winter? Here are some … Read more
Roma refers to a group of tomato varieties that are the prime choice for sauces and canning. They have less moisture content than other, juicier tomato varieties such as beefsteak tomatoes. Romas have a thick fruit wall and skin, firm and dense flesh, and they have fewer seeds. These properties make them an ideal tomato … Read more
HEIRLOOM Yes you heard it right, a northern hardy peanut! And if we can grow peanuts, so can you! Even in containers. Regional adaptation is important for every seed to thrive, few so crucially as peanuts. We were gifted a few handfuls of these ‘Northern Hardy Valencias’ from a family from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula when … Read more