by Matt Gibson If you live in a hot weather region, or if you are gardening in the middle of a heatwave, knowing how and when to water your plants for optimal efficiency is essential. If you know the ins and outs of how to water in hot weather conditions, you can keep your … [Read more...]
Can You Eat the Green Tops of Onions?
QUESTION: Are the green tops of my onion plants edible? They look like larger green onions, and I’d love to use them in the kitchen if I can. — Sean P. ANSWER: Not only can you eat the green tops of onions—the flowers of your onion plants are edible, too. So don’t throw out … [Read more...]
What Time of Year is Garlic Harvested?
QUESTION: - What time of year is garlic harvested? I'm wondering if my garlic is about ready or if I need to keep waiting. - Cindy W. ANSWER: - Garlic is typically planted during the fall months, between September and November, and harvested during the summer. However, … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes?
QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of … [Read more...]
How Do You Know When to Harvest Garlic?
QUESTION: - How do you know when to harvest garlic? I don't want to pull mine up too soon and I'm not sure what to look for. - Richard H. ANSWER: - It can be rather tricky to know exactly when to harvest your garden garlic. If you harvest them too early, the cloves won’t … [Read more...]
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