By Jennifer Poindexter If you have one blueberry bush, chances are you can make more. There are two methods I like to use when creating new plants from mature ones. My first method is to take a cutting from the mature blueberry bush. You may use soft or hardwood cuttings, … [Read more...]
GMO vs. Non GMO Tomatoes, fully explained
by Erin Marissa Russell UPDATE IN 2023: According to CNN, a purple variety of GMO tomato has been approved by the USDA. As of November 2023, we are not aware that it is actually for sale anywhere. There are still no GMO tomato seeds available to home gardeners. Let's start … [Read more...]
Determinate and indeterminate potatoes, explained
QUESTION: What are determinate and indeterminate potatoes? Does it matter? I've only heard of it related to tomatoes, but not potatoes. - Anne C JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Determinate potatoes are bushier plants. They also have a faster rate of … [Read more...]
What is a Tropea onion?
QUESTION: What is a Tropea onion? I saw it mentioned on a TikTok but they didn't give me enough detail to figure out what it actually is. Thanks! - Ceci F JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Tropea onions are red onions grown in Calabria, Italy. Tropea is one of … [Read more...]
Fig Trees: How to Grow and Care for them for Maximum Results
By Jennifer Poindexter Figs are a delicious fruit that are high in fiber and filled with flavor. You may use figs for everything from making preserves to cookies. If you’re interested in producing your own figs, you’re in luck. Figs are grown on trees, and they’re … [Read more...]