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Once the purple firework display is over, follow these steps to set your alliums up for gorgeous blooms again next year.
When tomatoes start flowering and producing fruit, that's the time they earn their reputation as divas. But not this year!
I set up nine Vego Garden modular raised beds this spring. Here's what I learned and what I would do differently.
Did you get off to a late start? No worries, there are still so many things you can plant in July for a summer garden.
Watering tomatoes isn't rocket science, but there are a few sneaky mistakes that could end up causing your plants stress.
According to Marita Cantwell’s paper, “ Optimum Procedures for Ripening Tomatoes,” the temperature range to achieve “superior quality tomatoes” is 59-68F (15-20C). That’s surprisingly lower than you ...
If you don’t have a lot of space yet, to dedicate to raising animals, investing in a bevy of quail may be the best thing for you. Quail are quaintly small, they can be raised in cages, the birds are ...
Remember this one rule: bury deep and cover well! When we’re composting in place (also called composting in situ), we’re cutting out the middleman and putting the plant material straight into the ...
As the soil gets drier, the water in the olla will start seeping through the micropores. 6. Ollas prevent soil compaction. Because we’re directing the water deeper underground, we are not compacting ...
Crunchy, tangy capers are a staple in Mediterranean dishes. These tiny buds pack a flavorful punch and go great in everything from seafood to the classic chicken piccata. Normally, there’s no way you ...
Gardening comes with a lot of anecdotal wisdom, and not all of it works. However, one bit of gardening advice that’s proven to work time and again is to plant tomatoes on their side in a trench or ...
8 Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees in Summer 1. Get the Timing Down Summer pruning is best accomplished in mid to late summer. This can be anywhere from July to September, depending on where you live. You ...