Sunflowers are one of the many marvels in the garden. To think that in one summer, a seed planted in…
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One of the great joys of growing flowers is being able to cut a big bouquet for the house or…
If you are trying to go pesticide-free in the garden, consider a version of companion planting that actually has one…
Good old beans! As a legume, they are one of the stars of the garden, fixing nitrogen in the soil…
Starting the garden from seed is always economical, but you can make the most of your gardening time and money this season by following five easy tips: label every seed you sow to prevent misidentification; choose seed varieties that are on sale or part of money-saving collections; build a safety net into your transplant schedule to prevent losing plants to late frosts; harden off seedlings before transplanting them; and continue to sow seeds indoors year-round.
Would you believe that cucumbers are second only to tomatoes as the most popular vegetable crop for home gardens? (We…
Peppers, particularly the hotter types, are a great friend to many other plants in the garden. Their spicy scent can…
If you have a patch of reasonably sunny soil, you can start a wildflower garden this fall! It’s simple to…
Like all legumes, beans help fix nitrogen in the soil, making them a must-have in any garden (vegetable or otherwise!)….
Right now, we are offering a fantastic seed sale: 10 selected seed packets for $10. These are all first-quality, fresh…