How to Plan a Four-Season Garden That Produces Food 10 Months of the Year
Most home gardeners think of the growing season as one long block a spring-through-fall window shaped by…
How to Winterize Perennial Herbs So They Come Back Strong in Spring
Perennial herbs — including rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, chives, mint, and lavender are some of the most…
What Every Gardener Should Do in October Before the Ground Freezes
October is the garden’s closing chapter the last real chance to handle the jobs that decide whether…
How to Grow Asparagus A Perennial Crop That Produces for 20 Years
Asparagus is unlike any other vegetable in the home garden. While tomatoes, peppers, and beans must be…
56 Vegetables and Herbs That Thrive in Shady Gardens
Lots of people who grow their own vegetables think you need eight or more hours of strong…
How to Plant a Productive Strawberry Patch Starting From Bare Root Plants
Buying strawberry plants with nothing on their roots (they’re asleep, as it were, and don’t have any…
Why Houseplant Leaves Turn Yellow and the 6 Most Common Causes
What houseplant owners ask about most in gardening forums, at plant stores, and with local extension services…
How to Perform a Simple Jar Test to Determine Soil Type at Home
Knowing if your garden soil is mainly sand, silt, or clay is helpful for all gardeners. This…
How to Keep Houseplants Alive During Vacation-Without an Expensive Plant Sitter
Lots of people who have houseplants get really worried about leaving them when they go on holiday…
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor and Outdoor Plants
Spider mites are a very serious problem for people gardening at home, and they’re surprisingly tricky to…
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