54 articles related to `Uncategorized`
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Where do Strawberries Grow?
The original wild strawberry was intensely sweet but small. Hybrids were soon created, and in the process strawberry cultivation spread…
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Grow Elderberries for Fruit and Flowers
Often found growing wild, the elderberry plant is easily grown and produces plenty of fruit year after year; the attractive…
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Berries Just Want to Grow
Whether you’re growing strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or any other kind of berry, there are some basic facts about growing…
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Up From the Roots: Regrowing Scallions
It’s surprising to discover how many herbs and veggies can be grown from the parts that we normally throw away…
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On Their Way Back: America Chestnut Seedlings
In 1840, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the American chestnut with the words, “Under the spreading chestnut tree the village smithy…
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When To Plant Peppers
Gardeners insist on growing peppers, even in frigid northern climates. This is a tropical fruit! There is plenty of reason…
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How to Deal with Fig Rust
Like many plants and trees that are native to warm, dry areas, figs are prone to fungal problems when grown…
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When is the Right Time to Plant Butternut Squash?
If you love the taste of butternut squash and are considering planting it in your garden this year, you will…
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Proper Plant Spacing for Corn
You may have heard that you can only grow corn if you have a considerable space allotted for gardening. After…
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Where Does Black Pepper Come From?
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine that grows in tropical regions throughout the world. Originally native to Southeast…
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Understanding When to Cut-Back Asparagus Foliage
Asparagus plants produce a lush growth of fern-like leaves and branches during the growing season after shoots come up in…
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Raspberry Planting Time
If you have a desire to , now is the time to start planning. Experienced raspberry growers know that prior…
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Facts about Kwanzan Cherry Trees
Kwanzan cherry trees produce spectacular spring blossoms and are famous in Washington D.C. where they decorate the streets with their…
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Where Do Bananas Grow?
Say the word “banana” and most people will immediately think of the yellow grocery story fruit. However, this plant is…
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Cracking the Acorn Identification Code
More than 600 oak tree species grow around the world, so determining what kind yours is can be challenging. Studying…
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When to Pick Red Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a satisfaction to grow in the garden. You get to pick large colorful fruits that are sweet…
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Industrial Agriculture Is Creating Serious Problems For Our Environment
What comes to mind when you think about farming? Amber waves of grain? Rolling hills and people seated on tractors?…
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Choosing Bamboo Plant Food
Bamboo can become very large plants, but all are actually members of the grass family. You can even use lawn…
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When to Pick Sugar Snap Peas?
The sugar snap pea is a relatively recent innovation. It is a hybrid between the traditional English garden pea and…
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How to Propagate Eggplant
Attention, all eggplant lovers! If you want a constant supply of this fabulous fruit to grill, bake or fry, try…


















