Joseph's Coat is a tender perennial grown for its beautiful foliage. Its striking colors range in warm shades of reds, pinks, yellows, and coppers to cool shades of purples, and greens depending on variety. The leaves may also be found variegated or spotted with contrasting … [Read more...]
Heirloom? Organic? Hybrid? Types of Vegetable Seeds, Explained
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners, especially new ones. Fantastic, colorful displays of seed packets can be found almost everywhere during this season. But choosing seed types can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re attempting to garden according to specific … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Heirloom Seeds
What are heirloom seeds, anyway? For a contemporary twist to your vegetable garden this spring, take a step back in time with heirloom seeds. A time-honored tradition for some, heirloom seed use is becoming a trendy way for the modern day gardener to experience the old fashion … [Read more...]
A Guide to Planting Zones
By Julie Christensen Trees, shrubs and perennials form the backbone of most gardens, and these plants are also typically the most costly. Because of their slow growth and initial cost, you expect them to last and perform well for many years. How well plants perform, though, … [Read more...]
Guide to Broadcast Seed Sowing
Broadcast sowing is a traditional way of planting many types of crops. It's simpler, faster, and easier than traditional row sowing and works best for plants that do not require singular spacing or that are more easily thinned later. Most grains, grasses, and shallow-rooted … [Read more...]
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