QUESTION: When should I fertilize my garden? I'm afraid that I'm going to do it at the wrong time and ruin all my plants. ANSWER: When you fertilize your garden will depend upon what you’re growing. For edible crops you should amend your soil prior to planting. However, if … [Read more...]
12 Perennial Vines for Shady Areas
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for perennial vines that will work in a spot that’s low on sunshine? We’ve rounded up a list of perennial vines we recommend for shady gardens. The first thing you’ll need to know to start narrowing things down is whether the shady part of your … [Read more...]
Are There Any Thornless Roses?
QUESTION: Are there any thornless roses? I was complaining to a friend about being jabbed and stuck by my rose bushes after working in the garden. She recommended thornless roses, but I had heard that there are no really thornless roses. Do you know which of us is right? And if … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Grow Carrots From Seeds?
QUESTION: I’d like to grow my own carrots this year, and I’d like to know when to start expecting a harvest. How long will it take me to grow my own carrots? ANSWER: Most carrots take between 50 and 80 days to mature, counting from the date the seed was planted. Some can take … [Read more...]
14 Popular Culinary Herbs to Grow for Your Kitchen
by Jennifer Poindexter Some people grow things for fun. Other people grow things for functionality. Which category do you fall under? For me, if I’m going to grow something there usually must be a purpose. My purpose can be that I like the way it looks, but typically, it … [Read more...]
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