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Butternut squash is a popular winter squash revered for its sweet, nutty flavor and smooth, creamy texture when cooked. However, timing the harvest of butternut squash is crucial to achieve prime eating quality. This raises the question – if you have to harvest your butternut squash before it has fully ripened on the vine, will … Read more

Early fall is the time to plant garlic. Plant right away if you haven’t already if you want a good potato crop next summer. Garlic is a beloved vegetable in many home gardens. The savory flavor it adds to dishes makes it a staple in most kitchens. As a crop that is planted in fall … Read more

Onions are a versatile vegetable that enhances many savory dishes. For home gardeners in northern climates long day onions are ideal. Their growth habits are optimized for the 14+ daylight hours of summer in northern regions. Of all the long day onion types red onions offer the most color and zest. Let’s explore some of … Read more

Rotating houseplants is a common practice among plant parents, but it can also be a source of confusion Should you rotate your indoor plants or not? And if so, how often? In this complete guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know about rotating houseplants for healthier, more vigorous growth. What Does Rotating Houseplants Mean? … Read more

We will answer the question “How does Japanese knotweed spread?” and also talk about what the plant looks like and what our legal obligations are if we find Japanese knotweed on our land. We will also look at some other important sub-questions, such as “How fast does knotweed grow?” and “How far does knotweed spread?” … Read more

The bird of paradise is one of the most iconic and popular tropical plants. With its beautifully shaped flowers resembling a bright bird in flight, it’s easy to see why. While young bird of paradise plants are readily available at nurseries and garden centers, it can take 3-5 years for them to reach maturity and … Read more

Dahlias are remarkably easy plants to grow once you get to know them. One of the best things about them is that they love life. When they are growing in the summer heat, these plants are very strong. This vigour for life makes it particularly easy to multiply your plant numbers by taking cuttings. When … Read more

Plants with White Liquid Inside What is it and Why Does it Occur? Many plants contain a white, milky liquid inside their stems and leaves This liquid is known as latex and it serves an important purpose for the plant. In this article, we’ll explore what latex is, which plants contain it, and why it … Read more

Daylily trimming after bloom time will keep these beauties tidy and disease-free. Trim the plants back after they bloom and before you divide them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Daylilies are beloved for lighting up gardens with their cheery blooms in a … Read more

To get the most out of your plants when you mulch or plant a new garden, you should know how to use certain natural materials. Three of the most commonly used materials are mulch, compost, and topsoil. It’s important to know the difference between these three types of soil, but what’s even more important is … Read more