Robby 
I have been growing different kinds of vegetables as a hobby in my spare time for a long time. This is what ultimately led me to study horticulture. Looking at plants grow from seeds to fruits is very interesting to me. I love being able to eat the fruits of my labor. Favourite fruit: Strawberries … Read more
Learning how to plant onions is one of the easiest gardening tasks you can do. Onions are easy to grow and the rewards are delicious. You can grow a good crop if you know when to plant, whether to use onion sets or seeds, and how to get the soil ready. When spring comes, little … Read more
9 September 2011, written by Benedict Vanheems Of all the vegetables our green fingers tend it is the onion that boasts the oldest pedigree. Seeds of this flavorsome favorite have been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. Since they are about 5,000 years old, onions are strong proof that they have been around for … Read more
If you want your plants to live until next year, you need to know how to store elephant ears in the winter. Because these lovely plants are from tropical areas, they are not cold hardy and can’t handle cold winters or frost. How you take care of your elephant ears in the winter will depend … Read more
Working in an office may be boring, to say the least. If you don’t work for a very cool start-up that throws parties all the time, your corporate office is probably dull and uninteresting. Most offices are corporate, cold, and lack any kind of creativity or inspiration. The fluorescent lighting, lack of plants, and a … Read more
Garlic and onions are two of the most popular allium crops grown in home vegetable gardens. They add tremendous flavor to meals and offer great health benefits too. But timing is everything when it comes to planting garlic and onions. Get it right, and you’ll be rewarded with large, flavorful bulbs. Miss the ideal window, … Read more
Cherry blossom trees are highly anticipated harbingers of spring. Their beautiful cascades of pink and white flowers are a breathtaking sight. But what if your cherry tree doesn’t bloom? There are several possible reasons a cherry blossom won’t flower. With a little detective work and TLC, you can get your tree back on track for … Read more
just read the advise about not putting out cooked turkey fat. Does this work for all kinds of meat fat? We put bacon fat on the bird table all the time. It dissappears within minutes. Should we doscontinue and just use fat balls and suet pellets?. Bacon grease is the leftover fat and oil from … Read more
As a potato grower, few things are more concerning than walking out to your lush green potato patch and discovering black dots littering the leaves. While alarming, don’t despair. Learning to properly identify and manage common fungal and bacterial diseases behind these dark leaf spots can help safeguard your crop. Key Causes of Black Spots … Read more
Why are you digging up the roots? Are you trying to kill the plant? Are you trying to get rid of it? The best way to do it depends on the size of the Azalea. Dig in with a round shovel about twelve (12) inches from the base of the shrub and keep cutting in … Read more