As an avid gardener and seed saver, I love harvesting my own leek seeds each year. Leeks are biennials, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle and produce seeds. With a little planning and patience, you can easily save leek seeds from your healthiest plants for future harvests. Overview of Saving Leek Seeds … Read more
The easiest and least expensive way to get lots of flowers all season with little work is to plant flower seeds directly in the ground. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I believe it’s a great way for first-time gardeners or experienced gardeners who want to … Read more
These are my tips about growing Japanese maples in containers. Five or six years ago, I bought a Japanese maple in a pot. Each year, it grows more beautiful. Years ago I had a gardening magazine with an article about growing trees in containers. The idea intrigued me. But somewhere along the way, I lost … Read more
Many times, they are the right plants for the right spots and do well in our climate and most of the other conditions we can give them. However, some problems can get worse over time. To fix these problems, you’ll usually need to be able to observe them and then try to figure out what … Read more
If you want to kill weeds instead of flowers, you only need one small item. Your life will never be the same again. Do you hate pulling weeds in flower beds? This post is for you! A few weeks ago, I told you about a great Spectracide product I was going to try. Well, I … Read more
For hundreds of years, planting in tall pots has been used to grow seeds and make plant arrangements easier. Now, the plant pots themselves have also been a source of decoration in a home or garden. Different styles and types of materials have been used to make these decorative planters over time to meet the … Read more
Umbels can be purchased in our Online Garlic Store. Select them from the cultivars product page drop-down menu. Each product page provides information about how many bulbils are, on average, contained within each umbel. We allow a good number of umbels to grow to maturity for each cultivar. But if you know ahead of time … Read more
As a sunflower lover it can be alarming to see those bright green leaves suddenly mottled with dark splotches. But don’t despair! With some detective work you can get to the root of the issue and restore your sunflowers’ radiance. Examining the Leaves The first step is examining the affected leaves closely. Are the spots … Read more
Your peas are growing and have produced a good crop. You may be wondering when to pick peas for the best flavor and long-lasting nutrients. Learning when to harvest peas isnt difficult. The best time to pick peas depends on when they were planted, how they grew, and what kind of pea they are. Picking … Read more
While I study plant biotechnology, I often think about how bad it is for nature when people don’t know enough about it or spread false information. That is why I am so passionate about bringing people and nature closer together again. Favourite fruit: raspberries, strawberries and pineapple Favourite vegetables: courgettes, broccoli and cucumbers. Rhododendron blooms … Read more