When to plant onions

There is no better time to plant garlic and onions than in the fall! Not only does it allow you the opportunity to keep a portion of your garden space …

Have a hard time knowing when your peppers are ripe and ready for picking? Peppers can be one of the toughest vegetables of all for judging when to pluck at …

There is nothing better or more exciting than walking into the garden and seeing a tomato starting to ripen. We know that soon that the tomatoes will be in full …

Is it really possible to keep your hosta plants looking strong, healthy and beautiful – even through the long, hot summer months? You bet it is! Hostas are one of …

Purifying your water at home is a great way to ensure your drinking water is free of harmful contaminants and impurities, whether you have a well, city water, or use …

If you are looking for the best mild salsa recipe designed for canning, look no further! This recipe is our one of our favorite ways to preserve some of our …

When is the best time to pick tomatoes from my plants and how can I best let them ripen off the vine? Those are two questions that fill our inbox …

Did you know that summer is one of the best times of all to divide many of the existing perennial plants in your flowerbeds and landscape? Although spring and fall …

Do you remember your Grandma making dill pickles in a stoneware crock when you were a child? Fermenting cucumbers that were submerged in a salty brine in a large round …

Looking for a way to save your dying hanging baskets and container plants and bring them back to life? As summer hits full stride, many flowering baskets and potted plants …