QUESTION: I'm trying to plan my garden. What grows well with broccoli? ANSWER: Broccoli enjoys the company of most vegetables as neighbors, though they don’t like being close to plants that are heavy calcium feeders, as they want all the calcium for themselves. There are mixed … [Read more...]
How to Learn Your Last Frost Date or Freeze Date
Image courtesy While most perennials aren't affected by freeze and frost dates, when planting annuals and vegetables, these are dates you MUST know. Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and pumpkins won't tolerate even a light frost. … [Read more...]
Organic vs. Non-Organic Gardening: A Comparison
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The organic gardening movement has taken over the gardening world and is showing no signs of slowing down in the near future as interest in organic gardening and the use of all-natural products continues to grow and accelerate. The … [Read more...]
Open-Pollinated vs. Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: What Do They Mean?
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Lots of people are concerned about finding out exactly where their food is coming from, and with good reason. Similarly, health-conscious gardeners want to know exactly where the seeds they purchase are from, and what type of seeds … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs No Fertilizer: Pros and Cons
by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Gardening and maintaining a healthy lawn can come with a long to-do list including mowing, weeding, watering, and fertilizing. Fertilizing is not always the answer. Many plants, including most perennials, as well as bushes, trees, and … [Read more...]
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