Now’s the time to plant peppers and okra, and it’s your last chance to plant tomatoes with some expectation that you will produce and ripen a crop before the hot weather shuts down production. For all ...

We have a short growing season in Michigan. Whether your garden is for floral beauty or putting food on the table, fertilizing properly is hugely important. Remember the old saying, “You are what you ...

Our gardens are changing before our eyes with the recent rain. Proper fertilization is a key action right now so we will have fantastic gardens. Each type of garden has a different fertilization need.

Plant wildflower seeds in fall for spring blooms If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

After numerous dire predictions of a very hot, very dry summer for the PNW, our summer weather so far comes as a pleasant surprise. In fact, it’s been rather typical for midsummer, with the usual cool ...

If you have been thinking of starting a vegetable garden, consider building or buying a raised bed. Raised beds are popular for a variety of reasons. They drain faster than typical garden beds due to ...

Q. My tomatoes and bell peppers are turning black on the bottom before they ripen. What would cause this? The plants are loaded with blooms and fruit and look healthy. F.C., Houston A. It sounds like ...

Happy New Year and may it bring all the gardening successes you desire. Whether you're an avid gardener or a homeowner just trying to keep your yard tidy, your work will be more efficient and ...