Spring is a season of rejuvenation and growth, making it the perfect time to start your gardening journey. Planting flower seeds that will grow into bright and beautiful flowers is one of the most exciting parts of gardening in the spring. Choosing the right seeds for your garden can be a delightful yet challenging task. … Read more
Did you know that hanging baskets are a great way to grow tomatoes if you don’t have much room or want to try something new in your kitchen garden? If you pick the right kind of tomato and follow a few easy steps, you can grow a lot of them on your balcony or deck … Read more
I’ve had several readers write to me lately asking me if transplants would be alright shipped across country. They also wanted to know how long the onions would keep. Onion sets are miniature onion bulbs that can be planted to grow into full-size onions They are convenient for gardeners who want to skip the seed … Read more
As a cool weather crop, peas are a great choice for starting seed saving. With proper drying and storage, pea seeds remain viable for several years, allowing you to grow treasured varieties year after year Harvesting pea seeds at the right time and drying them properly are key steps When to Harvest Pea Seeds Timing … Read more
Wildflowers are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. Seeds are a natural wonder because they contain the energy to live and can stay alive for many years, even decades or centuries if they are stored properly. Wildflowers require little water once established, and provide show-stopping color year after year. They also … Read more
As gardeners we have come to think of autumn as the end of the gardening season. It is anything but the end. All of you, fall means the start of gardening season for next year. There’s no better way to start the season than by planting onions, shallots, and elephant garlic. Today, we are going … Read more
Clematis are a perennial garden favorite. People often see them climbing up a trellis or arbor or falling off the edge of a wall or big pot. They are reliable bloomers and are probably best known for their prolific displays of beautiful showy flowers. There are many different types of Clematis. They are mostly perennial … Read more
Roses are cherished for their elegant, fragrant blooms and diverse forms, but they do require proper care and conditions to thrive. If your rose bush looks distressed wilted or brown, it may be dying or dead. But how can you identify if your rose bush is actually dead or just dormant? And what causes roses … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead Onions are a versatile vegetable that add tons of flavor to foods. If you live in Ohio you can successfully grow onions in your own garden with proper planning and care. Follow this complete guide for tips on selecting … Read more
Good soil prep is the key to successful gardening. Learn how to prepare a flower bed for planting. Some things we all heard a million times as kids were things like “Make your bed.” As gardeners though, this simple phrase has a different meaning. “Make your bed” is all about preparing the soil for planting. … Read more