Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

From early summer until the first frost, alstroemerias bloom with bright flowers in a wide range of colors. They look great in borders and containers. Most are hardy and easy to grow, blooming generously for many years. They also make long-lasting cut flowers. Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian Lily, is a stunning flowering plant that … Read more

Amaryllis bulbs produce absolutely stunning blooms around the holidays that can brighten up any home. Their huge trumpet-shaped flowers come in a variety of gorgeous colors like crimson pink, white, and salmon. And with proper care, a single amaryllis bulb can keep blooming for decades, becoming a cherished living heirloom passed down through generations. In … Read more

Hot, drought-prone areas are no problem for rugged yuccas. Many gardeners look for exotic cacti and aloe to grow in dry, rocky areas, but these native plants do best in sandy, well-drained soils. There are many kinds of yucca, so there is something for every landscape, whether you want a big tree or a low-border … Read more

You only need three simple things to make this Best Ever Black Currant Jam. It’s the perfect homemade jam for summer! In 15 minutes, you’ll learn how to make jam with NO pectin! Black currants are a unique fruit that can add a delicious burst of flavor to many dishes However, their tart, intense taste … Read more

Overhead watering can spell trouble. If you water in the evening, the foliage will stay wet overnight, which can foster disease. There are two other onion plant watering methods, though, that can alleviate the problem with wet foliage. Onions are a popular vegetable to grow in home gardens. With their pungent flavor onions can elevate … Read more

Each fall, I look forward to the arrival of all the different seed company catalogs. With each passing year, the diversity of summer squash variety seeds in gardening catalogs seems to expand. Zigzag and summer squash are two of our most popular foods at the farmers’ market. They are a sure sign that summer has … Read more

As an autumn chill sets in pumpkin growers start anxiously watching weather forecasts. A light frost can damage vines while a hard freeze can ruin the crop. So can pumpkin plants survive frost? With proper care and protection pumpkins can endure some cold temps. But gardeners need to know what to do before and after … Read more

You have to be careful when cleaning soft fruits like blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, red currants, and gooseberries so that you don’t hurt the fruit. Broken or bruised fruit won’t keep as long or as well, and if you’re making jams or wine, they could have wild yeast or bacteria that will turn the whole batch … Read more

This post answers some of the most common questions about how to grow pomegranates successfully. These questions include how to plant and care for pomegranates, how to eat them, and what to do about leaf-footed bugs and fruit that is dry or rotten. I’ve partnered with Kellogg Garden to bring you this post about how … Read more