Factors to Consider when Selecting Annual Sunflowers for the Garden
Karen The past 30 years has brought the humble sunflower (Helianthus annus) from a roadside weed to a garden show-stopper. Just open a seed catalog to realize that there are many…
Plant Profile: Cucumber ‘Fanfare’ (Cucumis sativus ‘Fanfare’)
When you think about growing cucumber you should consider this All America Selection winner of 1994. The slender dark green, 8-9” long fruits are excellent slicers and are produced are…
Name This Plant Game: Summer Blooming Shrubs 1
Chuck This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
How to Water the Vegetable Garden
Most vegetables, like most plants, need water to thrive. They have to have water to absorb nutrients so they can produce leaves, flowers, and fruits, as well as bulk up…
Plant Profile: Cape Daisy/South African Daisy (Osteospermum hybrids)
The gorgeous flowers of Cape daisies are very appealing and look great in either the garden or in containers, but are not ideal garden subjects for many US gardeners as…
Selecting Spring Blooming Bulbs for Fall Planting: Overview
By the beginning of June the bulb catalogs start rolling in. It seems a bit early to be thinking of bulbs for next spring especially when the foliage from my…
Plant Profile: Cilantro Delfino (Cilantro sativum Delfino) also called Chinese parsley
My attempts at growing cilantro have not been an overwhelming success so I was delighted to find this All America Selections winner. Cilantro has the tendency to bolt or go…
Name This Plant Game: Foliage Shrubs 7
This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…
Six Guidelines for Fertilizing Vegetables
Most vegetables need a good supply of nutrients to produce a hefty crop. If your soil is very rich and fertile, they may do well with out any additions but…
Sweet Potato Vine ‘Margarita’ (Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’)
This plant is an all time treasure! The chartreuse color looks good with almost everything, it spreads quickly to fill in the space but is never weedy, and grows well…