How many years will you have to wait before you can eat figs from a tree you planted this year? This question can be hard to answer, just like the one about how hardy fig trees are in cold climates. We’ll do our best, though, and share what we know about some types that grow … Read more
Planting onions using seedlings is the only way to go in my humble opinion. Let’s talk about why! Onion transplants are a great way to get a head start on growing big, healthy onions. Buying transplants instead of seeds allows you to skip the indoor growing stage and go straight to planting outside. With the … Read more
With their distinctive architectural form and scrumptious edible flower buds, globe artichoke plants make a great addition to an edible or ornamental garden. If you’ve been considering purchasing some artichoke plants for your yard, here’s what you need to know about selecting top varieties and providing them with proper care for bountiful harvests. A Bit … Read more
The spot had never been gardened before and was covered in weedy grass. My hard-working husband tilled and raked and tilled and raked until the area was clear. We tried to work the soil a bit, but it was clear right away that it would take a lot of work to even half-way decent the … Read more
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This old saying fits the Peed family well, who started growing yellow onions on their farm, Flatland Ag, Inc. during the 1970s. , near Aurora in the early ’90s. The Peeds had been farming other crops, like corn and soybeans, for more than 100 years, but … Read more
Growing juicy delicious tomatoes is a goal for many gardeners. While it takes good soil sun exposure, watering, and care, pruning is an important task that can help your tomato plants be more productive. Pruning establishes the plants’ structure, improves air circulation and light penetration, and helps direct the plants’ energy into the ripening fruit. … Read more
Radish are a good choice for indoor growers for a number of reasons, including the fact that they are easy to grow and don’t have very complicated needs. If you have the right indoor growing space and enough light, you should be able to grow radishes successfully indoors. If you are a beginner grower looking … Read more
There’s nothing better than being able to grab a peach or apple from your tree right outside your back door and eat it right away. To have a healthy tree and get good fruit production, planting your trees properly is an essential step. You may also need to move a tree to make room for … Read more
Apples, bananas, and berries may be the fruits you eat every day, but there are many more that taste great and are good for you in amazing ways. Whether you eat pomegranates every day or have never had one, you should know that they can help or stop a number of long-term illnesses. Follow along … Read more
I love plants. I have a BSc. in Turf and Landscape Horticulture, an MSc. in Crop Production, and a Ph. D. in Crop Science, as well as over 20 years of experience in landscaping, gardening, horticulture, and agriculture. Taking care of the soil has been the main focus of my career because healthy plants grow … Read more