Growing advice, seasonal how-tos, and recipes from master gardener Andy Wilcox. A new article lands here every week.
Growing cut flowers from seed gives you fresh blooms all season long without breaking the bank. You can fill your home with gorgeous arrangements and share beautiful bouquets with friends and family. Starting flowers from seed costs less...
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April 14, 2026
You prepared the soil and planted the seeds; now it’s their turn. Pop up little sprouts! But sometimes they don’t. What happened? Problems with outdoor seed germination can be frustrating to...
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April 8, 2026
There’s something about early spring cooking that calls for simplicity. After heavier winter meals, fresh ingredients start to take center stage again, and asparagus is one of the best ways to...
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April 7, 2026
If you’ve been wanting to try homemade horseradish sauce on your roast beef sandwiches, this is your sign to plant horseradish this year. Homemade horseradish flavor is much brighter and fresher...
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March 31, 2026
Whether we are new to gardening or well-seasoned. On a nice spring day, it can be tempting to bring home those bushy tomato plants from the garden center, and they’re on...
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March 24, 2026
Sweet potatoes can provide big yields of tasty and nutritious roots with relatively little effort. They’re often confused with yams, but sweet potatoes are a different plant altogether. And while commonly...
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March 19, 2026
Starting seeds indoors is one of the best ways to get a head start on your garden. It allows you to grow stronger plants, extend your growing season, and enjoy earlier...
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March 18, 2026
The short answer is yes, dogs can eat sunflower seeds in small amounts. However, they must be plain, unsalted, and removed from the shell. Too many seeds or the wrong kind...
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March 17, 2026
Most of us try new varieties in our gardens by picking one we haven’t grown before that looks fun, or has an enticing description. Experimenting with growing something new is one...
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