Brussels sprouts are a cool weather crop that requires patience to grow but the sweet nutty flavor of homegrown sprouts is worth the wait. Learning the key stages of growth will help ensure your Brussels sprouts thrive from seed to harvest. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through each phase so you know what to … Read more
Radishes are a fast and easy vegetable to grow from seed. Their spicy crunch adds delightful flavor and color to salads, slaws, and snack mixes. While you can certainly purchase radish seeds each year from seed catalogs or nurseries, collecting your own radish seeds is simple, free, and ensures you have locally adapted seeds for … Read more
As the days get shorter and cooler weather sets in the gardening season may seem like it’s coming to an end. But fall is actually an ideal time for planting many types of perennials. With proper care and preparation, most perennials can be planted into late autumn and still establish healthy root systems before winter … Read more
Digging in frozen ground can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating task. The ground becomes as hard as concrete, making it nearly impossible to break through with regular shovels or excavation equipment. However, there are several techniques you can use to penetrate the frozen layer and successfully dig into the thawed soil underneath. In this … Read more
Tree planting is an incredibly rewarding career path for those who love the outdoors and want to make a positive impact on the environment. As climate change continues to threaten ecosystems around the world, reforestation efforts are more important than ever. Tree planters play a vital role in restoring forests and offsetting carbon emissions. If … Read more
Nothing’s more disappointing than eagerly buying or picking a batch of cherries only to discover they’re not yet ripe. If you’ve found yourself with tart green cherries, don’t despair! From sweet baked goods to savory sauces, there are many delicious ways to transform those unripe cherries into something tasty. Overview: The Fruity Possibilities Unripe cherries … Read more
Agaves are striking architectural plants that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Their rosettes of stiff, spiky leaves come in a range of shapes like spirals, spears, and artichoke-like forms. Though agaves flower just once before dying, they produce new young plants called pups that let you expand your collection easily. Learning how to properly plant … Read more
If you have trouble gardening in shallow soil, don’t worry. Our quick list of 20 great and different plants for shallow soil will make it hard for you to choose which ones to grow. There are evergreen and deciduous shrubs, pretty flowers, plants for the courtyard and the cottage garden, and even some herbs for … Read more
Azaleas are prized for their ability to produce an abundance of colorful flowers in spring. Their flowers come in a wide range of hues like pink purple red, orange, yellow and white. Azaleas brighten up any garden with their spectacular floral display. However, azaleas have a relatively short bloom period. After they are done flowering … Read more
Planting seeds at the proper depth is essential for even germination and strong crops. When you start plants indoors, how much seed-starter mix you put on top of each seed can make or break your success: Both situations can set back your spring gardening efforts. Striking a happy medium with seed depth will drastically improve … Read more