Robby If you want to eat a delicious sandwich in the middle of fall, you can plant a tomato in June, get some Dukes mayonnaise, and buy a loaf of Sunbeam bread. (Walter Reeves for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Tomatoes are a warm-weather crop that thrive in Georgia’s long growing season. With the right timing and care, … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Putting succulent plants in the yard can help fill in spaces that might not be good for growing ornamentals that need a lot of care. Sunny spots with poor soil aren’t a problem for growing succulents as … Read more
As an aromatherapist and herbalist, I’m often asked about the relationship between bergamot and bee balm. While they share a common name, these two plants are actually quite different. Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all on whether bergamot is the same as bee balm. The Fruity Bergamot When most people refer to … Read more
Original article by David Graper, former SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. Updated by Kristine Lang, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist. Spring and fall are both great times to look over your gardens again and find places to add new plants. Are there big patches of bare ground in … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It’s so satisfying to pick your own raspberries. I love how a warm, ripe raspberry rolls off its stem and into my hands. Raspberry smells sour, and a fresh raspberry tastes warm, sweet, and sour all at … Read more
Lilies are a timeless flower beloved for their elegant blooms and sweet fragrance. Their showy flowers come in a diverse range of colors, shapes and sizes to suit any style. Whether you’re looking for traditional Easter lilies, vibrant Asiatic hybrids or exotic calla lilies, it’s easy to find these floral beauties nearby. This guide covers … Read more
Hostas are a quintessential shade garden plant, prized for their wide variety of leaf shapes, sizes, and colors. But just how many different types of hostas are there? The answer may surprise you – there are over 3,000 registered hosta cultivars! A Brief Overview of Hostas Hostas are herbaceous perennials that originate from northeast Asia … Read more
Many people are used to growing tulips in their flower beds and landscaping, but to grow them as cut flowers to put in a vase, you need to use a whole different set of tools and techniques. One of the most delightful surprises of tulips is that they continue growing even after being cut! Unlike … Read more
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One of the healthiest vegetables in the world is heart-healthy spinach. It’s also fun to grow in the garden. Certain plants can even boost the growth of spinach to maximize your yields and minimize crop problems. Known for its high iron content and versatile uses in the kitchen, spinach thrives in cool-weather gardens. It’s known … Read more