Prune Those Tomato Suckers!
Tomato suckers are the growths that appear in the “crotch” between the leaves and the main stem. They should be pruned to encourage more fruit.
Home Garden Tips
Tips for growing your best organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and perennials in your home garden.
GMO: The Official Definition Will Surprise You
What is a GMO? The official definition from the USDA may not be the same as what you believe a GMO is.
How To Grow Onions: Which Types are Best For Your Area?
Onions are relatively easy to grow in your garden, as long as you’ve chosen the right cultivar for the day length in your area of North America.
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T5 Grow Lights Help Seedlings Get A Flying Start
T5 grow lights are the best grow lights for starting vegetables and flowers from seed. They’re far superior to using natural light from a window.
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How to Read a Plant Tag
An explanation of what all of those terms on plant tags and seed packets really mean.
How To Protect Your Garden Pond During Winter
The winter can be a tough time for wildlife, especially for the fish who live in your garden pond. Take a few steps before winter sets in to protect them.
How To Store Dahlias, Cannas, Gladioli and Other Flower Bulbs Over Winter
How to store popular summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias, cannas, gladioli and others over winter so you can replant them in spring.
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When To Plant Daffodils, Tulips, and Other Flower Bulbs
Bulbs for tulips, daffodils and other spring flowering plants must be planted in fall. Learn the particulars of planting and caring for these flower bulbs.
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Planting a Tree: Is There a More Hopeful Act?
While it takes a decade or more for trees to mature, even saplings improve soil, air, and storm runoff. The sooner you plant a tree, the sooner you’ll see its benefits.
Watering Plants During a Heat Wave May Seem Like a No-Brainer. But It’s Not.
It may seem like a no-brainer that plants should be watered regularly during a heat wave. But as heat increases, a plant’s ability to take up water diminishes.
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