How to Store Herbs
Edible plants are particularly popular: vegetables and fruit trees, of course, but also herbs. And it’s peak harvest season forContinue Reading
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Summer is in full swing and Solanaceae are taking center stage in the vegetable garden. Gardeners are well aware thatContinue Reading
Ouch, That Stings!
Many plants have thorns or needles… but that doesn’t stop them from being beautiful. Think of roses, spruce trees, andContinue Reading
Problem in the Garden: Take a Step Back and Observe
Are the stems of your peonies too weak and their flowers ending up with their heads in the mud? AreContinue Reading
What About a Pear Tree?
As with all fruits and vegetables, a freshly picked pear, eaten immediately, is nothing compared to one imported from anotherContinue Reading