Question: Why is my celery flowering? Is it done for the season and can I still harvest it? -Lena W. Answer: Celery flowers, also called “bolting” or “going to seed,” at the end of its growth period as a natural part of its life cycle. Once celery has flowered, the stalks are … [Read more...]
Can you grow beets year round?
QUESTION: Fall gardening season usually ends early where I live because of the cold climate. Can you grow beets year round? - Jenny R … [Read more...]
Bells Jars in the Garden
Although they have largely been replaced by plastic row covers and hoop structures, the traditional bell jar in the garden is still a beloved way to aesthetically (or cheaply) cover plants to extend a growing season or fend off early (or late) frosts. Bell jars can be purchased … [Read more...]
How to Plant Bulbs in the Garden for Spring
There is perhaps nothing more cheerful than a bulb blooming in the early days of spring. That promise of the gardening season to come is like balm for the soul and a feast to the eye. Provide that pleasure for yourself (and your neighbors) by planting bulbs in your … [Read more...]