Watering onion plants successfully can be tricky. Too much or too little can cause problems. Before you choose the best way to water your onions, you should learn about how much water they need. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Onion plant watering … 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
Planning out your garden or allotment beds is a good way to get the most out of the natural benefits of planting certain types of plants close to each other. In this way, you can keep pests away, get helpful pollinators, and maybe even make your vegetables taste better when they’re ready to be picked. … Read more
Dahlias have been sleeping all winter. Now is the time to wake them up and get them ready to go into your garden. Before I plant my dahlias in the garden in the first week of June, I always start this process around the end of April. This gives them four weeks to wake up … Read more
When you visit these beautiful sunflower farms and fields near Los Angeles, you’ll see a sea of bright sunflowers. Nothing signals the summer like gorgeous yellow fields of sunflowers. As we say goodbye to the cherry blossoms and many wildflowers, we welcome new carpets of bright flowers, such as sunflowers and lavenders. The best time … Read more
Over the Garden Wall is an animated miniseries that first aired in 2014, gaining a cult following for its whimsical storytelling and endearing characters. One of the most iconic symbols in the series is the scarecrow that protects the farmlands. Let’s take a look at the significance and meaning behind this important character. A Guardian … Read more
Carrots. Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables that gardeners plan to grow, but many gardeners are disappointed when they have trouble. Carrot growing problems are completely normal, and thankfully most of them can be prevented. You can learn how to avoid or fix the most common problems that new carrot growers have in … Read more