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Late Starts

Of course you should have started tomatoes from seed in April, sown lettuce seed while the breezes were still cool and planted basil in May. But you didn't, and now you regret it. Luckily for you there is hope, even in deepest, stickiest July. A trip to the local garden center should give you just...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 07-10-2008
Okra

You either love it or hate it! I for one, love eating okra . Growing up on a Midwestern farm I never tasted okra until I was probably 25 years old. I was traveling for work and was in Memphis, TN when I first encountered this great tasting vegetable. Then, as my food explorations found their way to Cajun...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 06-18-2008
Ornamental Veggies

Were you ever told by your parents to "eat your vegetables and not play with them"? I was numerous times, as taking the time to eat when I was a child seemed like a waste of time. Here's your chance to play with your vegetables! Many times vegetables are forgotten when it comes time to...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 06-07-2008
Broccoli

I always wondered why my parents never grew broccoli in their garden as we seemed to have it on our dinner plates at least a couple of times a month. I was considering planting some this year but time and space did not allow. After doing some research over the winter months I learned a few facts and...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 05-31-2008
Seeds & Small Fruits

What a difference a year can make when it comes to small fruits and seed purchases. I have been walking local garden centers and watching what people are buying this year. Seeds, seeds and more seeds. Not so long ago I read that the vegetable and flower seed business was dropping at unprecedented rates...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 05-29-2008
Vegetable Gardening On The Rise?

I have been reading on blog posts and magazine articles that vegetable gardening is on the rise. I truly hope that is true and not wishful thinking. Gardening gets a bad rap at times as being too much work or people just are unfamiliar with gardening so they shun the idea of getting out and planting...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-25-2008
Please Don't Overwater!

The spring planting season has arrived for some of us and is very close for other patient gardeners. With each passing day more trees, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables are being carefully planted. With so many new plants finding homes, it is exciting to ponder all the greenery that is being...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-24-2008
Sweet Corn

Seed buying is certainly underway for the spring season. We can tell because some great questions surfaced a couple of times last week. How much sweet corn should I plant to feed my family and what germination rate should I expect when planting sweet corn? We always suggest planting 3 - 4 seeds per plant...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-14-2008
"A Presidential" Asparagus - Mary Washington!

Asparagus 'Mary Washington' is a hardy perennial and extremely delicious. I was never an asparagus lover until I tried it fresh off the plant in the garden. It takes about three years before you get your first harvest. If you try to harvest before that time, removing the spears will weaken the...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-11-2008
Hoeing & Exercising In Your Garden

When I pick up a hoe and head to the garden I want to make an impact. I want to get rid of those pesky weeds and make the garden presentable. Before I go and whack away at the soil, I have to remind myself the fundamental hoeing techniques. There are two simple keys to hoeing. The first is to start early...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-11-2008

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