Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Overwintering brassicas—or at least growing through fall and into the winter as far as you can—is a great way to prolong harvests, keep some fresh, vitamin-laden produce on the table, and give you a chance to do some...
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October 21, 2024
Asian greens are gaining popularity in the US, and for good reason. They’re tasty! However, finding them in good condition at the grocery store can be problematic or expensive. But, they...
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October 10, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a frost warning! It’s a last-minute scurry. A clear, calm night and a frost warning. While many vegetables like carrots, kale, and parsnips don’t mind...
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September 30, 2024
Hydroponics and aquaponics sound about the same. After all, they both have water in their name and we grow plants using both systems. They share similarities and have a few differences,...
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September 23, 2024
Well, maybe not everything. That would take a book (and there are many good ones). But, we’ll get you started down the path. Why People Save Seeds Our ancestors saved seeds....
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September 16, 2024
Elmer Fudd wasn't the only person frustrated with wabbits. Deer and rabbits can put a quick end to an expensive new shrub, nip off dozens of annuals, and prune perennials to...
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September 9, 2024
As a kid, you couldn't have convinced me to eat a Brussels sprout. Yuck! I think they were served boiled in the school cafeteria. But, now I find them delicious. The...
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September 2, 2024
Hand-pollinating flowers on your tomatoes or squash might seem extreme, but there are several reasons why you might wish to take pollination into your own hands. We'll talk about which plants...
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August 23, 2024
When we plant tomatoes, we hope for big, juicy red–or purple, yellow, orange, even green–tomatoes and large crops of healthy plants. Sunshine, fertile soil, proper watering, and mulching are all important...
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