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Catkins resembling lambs tails, and late-summer nuts. Hazel is one of the most useful trees for its bendy stems and as a conservation saviour. And its nuts are loved by people, squirrels and hazel dormice. Hazel was grown in the UK for large-scale nut production until the 1900s. Today, most of our hazelnuts are imported. … Read more

You will never see blossoms on a fig tree. The fruit is the blossom — and it’s actually an inverted flower. When the fig is fully grown, the inside only has the flower’s remains, which include the small, gritty structures we normally call seeds. These “seeds” are actually ovaries that were fertilized but didn’t grow. … Read more

Some fall leaves provide color to a green carpet of of moss growing in the lawn.The Oregonian/Oregonlive.com Reality can be skewed when there are a lot of places to get it. Books, magazines, newspapers, nurseries, and especially the internet and social media leave a lot of room for disagreement. So, how do you find the … Read more

When I started gardening as a “hobby,” I was broke and in college. I quickly learned that pre-made seed starting mix was way too expensive for me (sigh), even though I was getting a discount because I worked at a hardware store. With a small or large garden, it can feel like you’re losing money … Read more

Sea holly is an eye-catching and unique perennial plant that makes a great addition to any garden. With its spiny, thistle-like blue flower heads and attractive silvery foliage, sea holly provides interesting texture and color. Though sea holly is not the most common flowering plant, it has become increasingly popular with gardeners and plant collectors … Read more

Sweet potatoes are not usually planted the same way as are white potatoes. Planting white potatoes in the early spring means putting a whole sweet potato in the ground. The cold weather will stop the sweet potato from growing, and it might even go bad. Because of this, planting “slips” after the last frost date … Read more

From the number of questions and positive comments about potatoes we get here at GrowVeg, it’s clear that you’re really into these tasty tubers. And I don’t blame you—they’re easy to grow, and there’s nothing better than pulling those tasty nuggets out of the ground when it’s time to harvest! Power to the potato I … Read more

With its vibrant purple blooms and fern-like foliage, the jacaranda tree provides unique visual appeal to gardens and landscapes. If you’re looking to add some exotic flair, you may be wondering where you can buy a jacaranda tree. This beloved ornamental tree can be purchased from several sources if you know where to look. Online … Read more

With their stunning blooms in a rainbow of colors, irises bring remarkable beauty to any garden. However, keeping iris beds looking pristine can be a challenge due to invasive weeds. Weeds compete with irises for water, nutrients and space. If left unchecked, they can completely smother out irises. Don’t let weeds run rampant in your … Read more

Growing crunchy, juicy cucumbers in your own backyard is easy and rewarding with a raised bed garden. Raised beds provide the ideal conditions for cucumbers to thrive. Follow these simple tips for a bountiful cucumber harvest from your raised beds. Why Cucumbers Thrive in Raised Beds Raised garden beds offer several advantages that make them … Read more