QUESTION: Can I eat the green tops of garlic? I'm not sure how to prepare them, what do I do with them? -Anthony S ANSWER: Yes, the green tops of hardneck garlic, called “scapes,” are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked. They are similar in taste to chives, with added … [Read more...]
Can you grow potatoes from peelings?
QUESTION: What can I do with potato scraps? Is it possible to grow potatoes from the peelings? - Lori W ANSWER: If potato peelings are thick and contain one or two eyes, you can grow potatoes from the peelings. Use peelings from healthy potato specimens that are free from … [Read more...]
How Often Should Tomatoes Be Watered?
by Matt Gibson Different types of tomato plants need different amounts of water to thrive, and how much water your tomatoes need and how often they should be watered can also vary depending on how large your plants have grown and the region in which you are gardening. Factors … [Read more...]
How to Grow Honeysuckle
The delicious scent of honeysuckle wafting on the air is a sheer pleasure to experience. And honeysuckle flowers bring out the kid in anyone who dares pick one and taste of the sweetness. Besides the folks who love honeysuckle, animals of all types adore this pretty, flowering … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs. Plant Food: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The words fertilizer and plant food are often used interchangeably, but they are not technically the same thing. Gardeners use fertilizers to help enrich their soil, supplying it with the essential nutrients that plants need to grow and … [Read more...]
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