Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Creeping thyme is a dwarf, mat, or cushion-forming plant with tiny, evergreen, aromatic leaves and masses of tiny flowers borne in summer that are a magnet for bees. Flower colours include pink, red, purple, as well as white, and a range of leaf colours including grey-green, dark green, and variegated with yellow or silver. The … Read more

With a passion for growing installed at an early age, I have always been happiest outdoors in nature. After training as a professional gardener and horticultural therapist, I currently run horticultural therapy and community kitchen gardens in the UK, helping others access the many physical and mental health benefits of growing vegetables, fruit and plants. … Read more

As a cherry tree owner you know the excitement of watching your tree’s blossoms give way to glistening red cherries. However, you also know the disappointment when your crop gets decimated by hungry birds before you can pick any for yourself. Birds love cherries, so protecting your tree is crucial for ensuring you get to … Read more

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Peanuts are an interesting and unique crop. Unlike most plants, peanuts produce their fruit below ground while their flowers emerge above ground. Understanding the anatomy and growth process of the peanut plant is key for successful cultivation. In this article we’ll take a detailed look at the different parts of the peanut plant and their … Read more

The Best Time to Plant Turnip Greens for a Successful Crop Turnip greens are a cool weather crop that can be planted in both spring and fall. Knowing the optimal planting time for your region is key to getting a bountiful harvest. As an experienced gardener and turnip green enthusiast, I’ve learned that timing is … Read more

If you want to grow potatoes in your own garden, things can be a little more difficult than you expect. The most tricky part is that potato plants grow under the soil, and their leaves don’t have distinct characteristics that can be indicators for indoor growers. Additionally, potato plants do resemble other homemade vegetables, say, … Read more

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This age-old proverb is a fitting motto for the Peed family, who first started growing yellow onions on their farm, Flatland Ag, Inc., near Aurora in the early ’90s. Though the Peeds had been farming other crops, such as corn and soybeans, for more than 100 … Read more

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