Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Sweet potatoes are one of our best sellers, and it’s easy to see why. Not only are the tubers deliciously sweet and bursting with flavor, but sweet potatoes have a much higher nutritional content than regular potatoes. Rich...
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April 17, 2023
Nasturtiums, impatiens, begonias, lobelia, and petunias are excellent traditional options for hanging baskets, or you could branch out and try something new with trailing snapdragons and pansies, portulaca, dichondra, and even...
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April 6, 2023
Solve the problem of finicky produce and grow your own greens at home. It’s not difficult, and all you need is a container, potting soil, and seeds to get started. Plus,...
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March 30, 2023
Hummingbirds love tubular flowers that are red or orange in color, but that doesn’t mean that they will turn their noses up at blooms with cooler hues. The best strategy is...
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March 27, 2023
No-till gardening is a method of soil management that relies on minimal disturbance to the soil. It is sometimes referred to as no-dig gardening or, on a larger scale, no-till farming. No-till...
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March 20, 2023
Hardening off is the process of acclimating indoor-grown plants to outdoor conditions. Although it is most typically discussed in preparing seedlings for transplanting, hardening off is essential for any potted plant...
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March 13, 2023
The key to building good soil is using soil amendments that are readily available at most garden supply stores. Keep reading for a detailed explanation of what soil amendments to use and...
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March 6, 2023
Every gardener’s worst nightmare is damping off. It’s a quiet affliction that often appears out of nowhere: one minute your seedlings will be fine, and the next they’ll be on the...
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February 27, 2023
March is just around the corner, and spring planting is surely on your mind (when is it not?) You might be planning your summer garden already and organizing your seeds, so...
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