Pumpkins on the Roof? Why Not?
Most squashes (Cucurbita spp.) have long, creeping stems* and use up a lot of space in the vegetable garden. That’sContinue Reading
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Thought of the Day
To forget how to dig the earth and tend to the soil is to forget ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi
Why I Just Love Dwarf Conifers
I like making gardening easy, so dwarf conifers fit me like a glove. Imagine! Once the plant is established (so,Continue Reading
A New Pest Practically in My Own Backyard!
No one wants to hear about a new insect pest. There are already so many of them and it seemsContinue Reading
A Fast and Easy Green Carpet!
Almost any climbing plant (vine) will make an excellent groundcover plant if you place it where there is nothing itContinue Reading
How to Hybridize Your Own Tomato
When it comes to pollination, domestic tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are curious plants. The flower is essentially closed, as the pistilContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Plants Grow Better with Coca-Cola
No, Coca-Cola is not good for plants … and you can substitute the soft drink of your choice for Coca-ColaContinue Reading
With Container Plants, Double Up on Fertilizer
If you want outstanding container flower gardens or abundant, tasty vegetables in pots, you have to both water and fertilizeContinue Reading
Growing Shrubs From Cuttings: So Simple!
Most gardeners buy the shrubs that decorate their gardens as established plants… and pay quite dearly for the service. ButContinue Reading
Can Roof Runoff Be Used for Vegetables?
Question: Can rainwater collected from an asphalt shingle roof be harmful to vegetables and other edible plants? M-C Chevrette Answer: TheContinue Reading