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Butternut squash is a delicious winter squash prized for its sweet, nutty flavor. Proper harvesting at peak ripeness is key to achieving the best quality. Sometimes circumstances like weather require picking butternut squash early before full maturity on the vine. The big question is – will butternut squash continue ripening after picking? Can you still … Read more
Department stores can be a tough place for a plant. The windows of most stores are blocked by racks of clothes or shelves of goods, and the lights are fluorescent. But there are a few plants that can survive—and even thrive—in these conditions. If you want tough indoor plants, look into how fiddle leaf figs … Read more
Easy to grow and useful all year-round, sunflowers are crowd-pleasers. Bright flowers in the summer make gardeners and pollinators happy, and in the winter, naturally dried seeds give animals in the area something to eat. They thrive in most soil types and climates, as long as they’re in a sunny spot. Follow these proven tips … Read more
Roma refers to a group of tomato varieties that are the prime choice for sauces and canning. They have less moisture content than other, juicier tomato varieties such as beefsteak tomatoes. Romas have a thick fruit wall and skin, firm and dense flesh, and they have fewer seeds. Because of these traits, they are great … Read more
Flower shopping with my mom and grandmother, petunias were a must to have in our gardens every year. Flower centers start these from plugs to then continue growing for their customers. Most petunias from the store are started from cuttings, which use an asexual method of reproducing the plant. With Baker Creek offering heirloom seeds, … Read more
Lavender (Lavandula) is a very pretty perennial plant that flowers for a long time and is easy to grow. What could be more welcoming in a doorway or vestibule than a big pot of lavender in full bloom, greeting everyone with its lovely scent and bright flowers? With its heavenly fragrance and colorful flowers, lavender … Read more
Hi, Im a gardener and absolutely love growing sugar baby watermelons in my garden. Biting into a ripe, juicy sugar baby melon in the summer is the best way to cool off and find sweetness. I’ll show you how to tell when sugar baby watermelons are ready to be picked today. These are some of … Read more
It’s hard not to admire how a mandevilla can instantly turn a plain area or container into a bright, exotic mess of color. These climbing vines are usually pretty easy to take care of, making them a favorite of gardeners everywhere. Keep an eye out for these common diseases that affect mandevilla plants. If they … Read more
Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead. As a strawberry grower, few things are more frustrating than walking outside to find your strawberry plants covered in tiny, sap-sucking aphids. While aphids pose little threat to your health, they can ravage a … Read more
Adding a thin layer of compost, sand, or both to the top of a lawn is called grass top dressing. Top dressing improves soil structure, enhances nutrient levels, and promotes a healthier turf. Fertilizers and biostimulants can also be added to the top dressing mix. It levels bumpy areas, fills in patches, and encourages grass … Read more