What looks like a potato, grows like Jerusalem artichoke, and tastes like a fruit? Yakon! If you've never tried growing this unique tuber, it's time you did. Sometimes called ground pear, earth ...
How to Deal and Get Rid of Skunks in Your Garden Humanely
Noticing shallow little holes in your garden beds? Maybe your strawberry patch is suddenly bare? You may have skunks in your garden! When it comes to dealing with pests in the garden, there seems ...
How to Water Plants in Your Greenhouse
Last year, we invested in a 30’ x 96’ hoop house for our farm. A hoop house is almost identical to a greenhouse, offering the same solar and heating benefits to plants - except it’s not a rigid ...
Growing Pennyroyal: Planting, Care, Problems and Harvest
Years ago, pennyroyal was a common perennial herb grown in many gardens, but its popularity has since decreased. It's slowly making a comeback as people realize that growing pennyroyal is totally ...
Seed Scarification: How, When and Why to Scarify Seeds
Have you ever read on a packet that a seed needs scarification before planting? While it's not a common instruction, it's a handy trick to know because it speeds up and improves germination rates. ...
Summer Care Tips for Your Herb Garden
We often think of summer as the ideal time for gardening. The warm weather and ample sunlight provide plants with almost everything they need to thrive. For your herbs, however, summer can mean they ...
Growing Pecan Tree: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Two words: pecan pie. Got your attention? If you've got the space and time, you should consider growing pecans, and not only to make dessert. They can also be used in savory dishes or to make some ...
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
Whether you do all your vegetable gardening in containers or use pots to supplement your gardens, eggplants are a fantastic vegetable to grow in containers. That's because you can get a large ...
Growing Endive: Planting, Caring For, and Harvesting This Versatile Green
Do you want to try some different greens in your weekly salads? What about a green you can grill up with some butter? If so, you should try growing endive in your garden for a whole new flavor ...