You might recall that last year I ran a little experiment in my tomato patch. I grew 12 different tomato plants and separated them into four groups of three plants. Each group received a different organic fertilizer (or none at all) throughout the growing season.
I always make it a point to try something new in my garden every year. Although it usually means I'm going to grow some new variety of radish or a veggie I haven't grown before (like peanuts or salsify), this year the "new" item in my garden is going to be grafted tomatoes and grafted eggplants.
Infuse oil with your favorite herbs using one of these three methods.
Prevent disease-causing funguses that could be killing your tomato crop from spreading across your garden.
I was out working in the yard the other day and I noticed some funky growths on the small spruce tree we planted a few years ago.
Grow beautiful blossoms that attract bees and butterflies as well as add color and flavor to your favorite meal.
There is so much to do this time of year! I've been busy mulching all my beds and planting more spring crops. The first planting of radish and lettuce are already up, and I'll probably have radish ready for harvest in another week or so—but I have a problem.
Starting new plants from stem cuttings is a fun and easy way to propagate them. Many herbs and common perennials, along with geraniums, impatiens, fuchsias, heliotrope, lantana and many other plants, are easy to root indoors.
With the right ingredients on hand, you can mix up your own batch of healthy potting soil.
I finally made it out into the garden this week to cut back some of my perennials. Right now is the perfect time here in Pennsylvania—and in many other parts of the country—to cut down ornamental grasses and last year's perennial stalks.
Basil doesn’t have to be relegated to the spice cabinet. Make it the shining star in one of these home or kitchen projects.
Keep one of your favorite herbs for year-round use with one of these drying or freezing methods.
