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Is there a flower called Jingle Bell Flower?

QUESTION: Is there a flower called Jingle Bell Flower? My grandmother mentioned it, but I'm not sure if that's just what our family calls it or what. - Lucia T ANSWER: Yes, there is. This flower belongs to the genus fuchsia. It’s a deciduous shrub that can trail if left to its … [Read more...]

Can I grow tomatoes on my deck?

QUESTION: Can I grow tomatoes on my deck? I don't have any areas in my back yard that get enough direct sun, but my deck probably does. - Victoria J ANSWER: This is a resounding, “Yes!” My favorite place to grow tomatoes is on my deck, even though I live on a large plot of … [Read more...]

8 Most Profitable Crops for a Home Market Garden

by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re starting a home market garden, one thing you’re bound to wonder about is which crops are the most profitable. After all, you want to get the most bang for your buck after investing lots of time, energy, and money into the crops that you … [Read more...]

How deep are palm tree roots?

QUESTION: How deep are palm tree roots? Since they grow in sandy areas and do fine in hurricanes and live in dry areas, does that mean that have super deep taproot? - Erika B ANSWER: Palm tree roots aren’t what most would consider “deep” at all. In fact, the roots of most palm … [Read more...]

What temperature is the frost point for plants?

QUESTION: What temperature is the frost point for plants? Is it exactly the freezing point of water -- 32 -- or is it higher or lower than that? When should I be worried when I'm looking at my weather app? - Lafina C ANSWER: Different plants have a different tolerance for … [Read more...]

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