Gardening Tips & Techniques

Planting bulbs in pots is a fun and easy way to add a pop of color to your patio, deck, or entryway in spring. With just a little planning in the fall, you can have a container overflowing with cheerful crocuses, daffodils, tulips, or hyacinths when warmer weather returns. Follow this simple guide for gorgeous … Read more

Knowing when to transplant herb seedlings is crucial for any gardener who starts plants from seed. Getting the timing right helps ensure your seedlings thrive in their new home. Transplant too early and the fragile young plants may perish from the shock. Wait too long and overcrowded, rootbound seedlings struggle to grow. This guide covers … Read more

Come learn everything you need to know about potting up seedlings – including tips on when, why, and how to pot up vegetable, herb or flower seedlings. Potting up is a simple but essential step for success when starting seeds indoors or in containers! Chances are, you’ll likely need to repot seedlings at least once … Read more

Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) is a gorgeous perennial flower prized for its grassy, lush foliage and stunning blooms in shades of purple, blue, yellow and white. As a clumping herbaceous perennial, it can thrive for years in the garden when its needs are met However, mature clumps will eventually become overcrowded and bloom less vigorously, … Read more

Early spring weather is sometimes cool, inclement, and downright gray. Perfect for peas! If you are a fair-weather gardener, well then, you’ll have to buy your peas at the market. On the other hand, if you want to partake in the best, sweetest tasting peas you have ever had, you will have to ignore or … Read more

Gladiolus also known as gladiolas or glads are beautiful summer-blooming bulbs that add vibrant spikes of color to the garden. Their showy flowers come in bright hues like red, yellow, orange, pink, white and purple. However, gladiolus bulbs, properly called corms, are not cold hardy in areas with freezing winters. Knowing when to dig them … Read more

In The Kitchen Scientist, The Flavor Equation author Nik Sharma breaks down the science of good food, from rinsing rice to salting coffee. Today: the right way to store carrots. I rarely buy a lot of carrots unless I’m making carrot cake, a large pot of soup, or gajjar ka halwa, a carrot-based Indian dessert. … Read more

Planting sunflowers is a rewarding endeavor for gardeners in Tennessee. With proper timing and care these iconic flowers can thrive in the Volunteer State’s climate. In this article we’ll explore the optimal time to plant sunflowers in Tennessee along with tips for success from soil prep to harvest. Overview of Sunflower Growing Conditions Before delving … Read more

As an Alabama gardener, I know that growing luscious, sweet strawberries in our climate can be done with a little effort and know-how Nothing beats the flavor of a sun-ripened, just-picked strawberry! Follow this simple guide to grow a bountiful strawberry patch right in your own backyard. Choosing the Right Strawberry Variety The key first … Read more

Planting potatoes is a fun and rewarding gardening experience. With some simple preparation and care, you can grow a bountiful crop of delicious potatoes right in your own backyard. One of the most important factors in successfully growing potatoes is knowing how deep to plant the potato seed pieces underground. Proper planting depth helps ensure … Read more