The catalpa tree, or Catalpa speciosa, is a native tree with heart-shaped leaves and big groups of fragrant, showy flowers. To top it all off, the tree has strange, cigar-shaped seed pods that hang from the bare branches all winter. It is grown both as an ornamental and for the utility of its wood. It … Read more
I found some very small black flies on tomatoes leaves and stems. (Please See the circled area in the photo. ) I also saw small small holes on leaves. What should I do ? Thanks for your help. Thank you for contacting the Toronto Master Gardeners. I wish I could see the bugs in your … Read more
Fig trees are a delicious fruit tree to grow in your garden. Their sweet fruit is perfect for eating fresh making jams and baking. Figs are relatively easy to care for, but there comes a time when your fig tree outgrows its space and needs to be transplanted to a new location. Deciding when to … Read more
Most people don’t grow garlic (Allium sativum) indoors because it doesn’t do well with artificial light. However, it’s not too hard to do if you have a window that gets a lot of light. Youll have the most success growing garlic greens or scapes indoors versus full garlic bulbs. Cloves require chilling for several weeks … Read more
I planted it in the fall the first time and got lots of big, tasty harvests in September, October, and November. I was pretty pleased. It got cold over the winter (okay, that was too mild; I live in Wisconsin) and the spinach got snow on it. I forgot all about it. Then, in the … Read more
Verbena is a fabulous choice for low, wide coverage in dazzling, bright colors. Verbena is a perennial down to USDA zone 6. But it doesn’t last long, so even if it makes it through the winter in your area, you’ll have to get a new one every two or three years. Many people who live … Read more
In most gardens, daffodils reproduce from bulbs, coming up year after year. Some might find the idea of growing them from seeds strange, but it is possible if you have the time and patience. It’s easy to grow daffodil seeds, but it can take five years or more for the seed to grow into a … Read more
Learning how to plant onions is one of the easiest gardening tasks you can do. Onions are easy to grow and the rewards are delicious. You can grow a good crop if you know when to plant, whether to use onion sets or seeds, and how to get the soil ready. When spring comes, little … Read more
9 September 2011, written by Benedict Vanheems Of all the vegetables our green fingers tend it is the onion that boasts the oldest pedigree. Seeds of this flavorsome favorite have been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. Since they are about 5,000 years old, onions are strong proof that they have been around for … Read more
As a potato grower, few things are more concerning than walking out to your lush green potato patch and discovering black dots littering the leaves. While alarming, don’t despair. Learning to properly identify and manage common fungal and bacterial diseases behind these dark leaf spots can help safeguard your crop. Key Causes of Black Spots … Read more