Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Celery
Celery, known for its crisp texture and versatility, is a garden staple and a culinary favorite. To ensure you get the best out of your celery growing experience and kitchen …
pruning shears
The Blue Devil’s Garden
Burt Freeman was positively potty about plants. He'd been a plantsman all his life, and now retired, he could spend his time following his favorite horticultural pursuits. Burt liked to …
Vine to Oven: Growing the Perfect Pumpkins for Roasting Seeds
A journey through the seasons as we cultivate pumpkins, harvest their bounty, and transform their seeds into savory Autumn treats, with practical advice on selecting the best varieties and crafting …
How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
If you're new to vegetable gardening, you might see the six-pack of tomato sprouts at your local gardening center and think, "Wow, what a deal!" What you might not realize …
How to Propagate a Blueberry Bush from Cuttings: A Step-by-Step Guide
I have zero regrets about planting blueberry bushes in my yard. In fact, they are my prized plants! My daughter will in fact, only eat blueberries in season, from our …
How to Protect Your Tomato Harvest During a Rainy Summer Season
Tomatoes are a beloved summer crop, but growing them during a particularly rainy season can be challenging. Last summer was particularly wet all over the USA, and it's been a …
How to Divide Chives and Share the Wealth
I don't know who gets as excited about chives as I do, but I'd like to meet them. I think my fondness for chives stems from afternoons with my cousins …
5 Most Important Ways Not to Kill Your Blueberries
Many years ago, when we first bought our current home, I decided to take the plunge and plant some blueberry bushes in my backyard. My main motivation was simply a …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Spinach
Spinach, a nutrient-rich leafy green, is a favorite among gardeners and cooks alike. To cultivate and enjoy spinach to the fullest, having the right tools and equipment is essential. Whether …
Decoding Watermelon Ripeness
There's nothing worse than slicing open a white watermelon, am I right? The good news is you can still make watermelon juice or watermelon lemonade out of it, but …
