Robby 
Today’s onions are grown just about anywhere it rains – i. e. in most places! They’re definitely high on my list of must-have crops because they’re almost always a reliable staple. Onions will also do their thing for you if you can find a spot on the plot that gets lots of sun and has … 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
Strawberries are a delicious and rewarding crop to grow in the home garden. As a perennial fruit, strawberry plants will return and produce fruit year after year when cared for properly. An important part of caring for strawberries is knowing when to transplant them to maintain healthy, productive plants. With a little planning and preparation, … Read more
Butterfly bush (Gaura lindheimeri) is a gorgeous flowering plant that attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden With its long blooming spires of white, pink, or red flowers from early summer to fall, butterfly bush makes a great addition to beds, borders, and containers It’s also very easy to grow butterfly bush … Read more