By Jennifer Poindexter Maybe you're familiar with evening primrose oil as a supplement found on most grocery store shelves. The capsules are made from oil from the plant and are thought to help those who suffer from PMS, menopausal issues, or arthritis. But it turns out … [Read more...]
Should Bulbs be Planted at a Depth of Two or Three times Their Height?
by Robert Pavlis This is common advice and works in most cases, but there is more to the story. Although this advice is popular, it is hardly ever explained. Is the planting depth measured to the top or bottom of the bulb? The rule would be much clearer if it was worded … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Prune the Sun Sugar Tomato
The sun sugar tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Sun Sugar’) has a sweet flavor unlike any other in the tomato world. It’s an undeniably captivating fruit and by far the best of the cherry tomato family. Another remarkable fact about these yellow cherry tomatoes is that they … [Read more...]
How to Fight European Elm Flea Weevils
By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson If you take care of elm trees, you probably already know how important it is to stay vigilant against the European elm flea weevil.This common garden pest can cause unsightly damage to your trees. And when they attack immature trees, the … [Read more...]
How to Grow American Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegiodes)
By Matt Gibson When in bloom, American pennyroyal attracts a number of pollinators and other beneficial insects, including carpenter bees and dagger bees. Keep in mind, however, when using European pennyroyal that it can be a bit invasive, like its mint relatives, and may … [Read more...]
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