Take Time Now for a Hydrangea Check Up
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau Are Your Hydrangeas Blooming? Every gardener I talk to, especially in the northeast and New England, is doing a happy dance this season: their […]
Get big flavor from tiny microgreens
Go small with microgreens and grow tiny plants with big flavor for soups, salads and sandwiches. Growing microgreens is fun, easy and a great activity to get kids involved in […]
It’s Time for A Bit of Summer Garden Maintenance!
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Victory Garden 2.0 “When the pandemic hit, I decided to plant a vegetable garden.” I’ve heard this from consultation clients […]
When it’s time to say goodbye to lawn, uproot it first
Grass lawns are the default for most yards, but some people want other options, like edible or ornamental landscaping, mulch or low-maintenance groundcover. “Maybe you have a lawn full of […]
7 essential summer tasks for a raised bed vegetable garden
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau and All-America Selections. The key to a high-yielding raised bed vegetable garden is to grow healthy plants. Vegetable plants that are provided with plenty […]
Tomato lovers: Grow the best by recognizing and solving common problems
Knowing the hows and whys of tomato diseases gives gardeners a leg up for successfully growing the most-treasured of vegetables. Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension Service, […]
15 Growing Watermelon Questions Answered…
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau. Growing watermelon can be done successfully in all parts of the country. For those gardeners in northern or cooler climates, where hot days may […]
8 New Plants Create A Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau. Bee-friendly and Butterfly-friendly plants continue to pique the interest of gardeners… whether they’re edible growers hoping to lure pollinators to boost the veggie harvest, ornamental […]
15 Growing Strawberries Questions Answered…
Originally appeared at National Gardening Bureau. 1. Do strawberries attract bees? Strawberries NEED bees and bumblebees! And the strawberry blossoms are a real treat for them. Planting a strawberry plant […]
From pot to table, easy indoor herbs spice up cooking
Cooking and gardening have taken the country by storm and easy-to-grow herbs act as a bridge between the two, adding flavor to our food and confidence to our gardening. Growing […]