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The biggest pumpkins make for the best pie, right? Well… maybe not. Most cultivars are edible, and you can make pie out of your giant ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ or ‘Howden’ […]
11 of the Best Pumpkins to Grow for Pies, Puree, and Other Treats Read More »
So, you’ve decided to plant a vegetable garden. Congratulations! You’ve made an excellent choice with far-reaching benefits. Not only will you have a source of inexpensive, fresh vegetables,
How to Plant Your First Vegetable Garden: A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
Cultivars to Select I’ve never met a black Japanese pine I didn’t like, so I might be the wrong person to recommend cultivars. I’d just tell you to
How to Grow and Care for Japanese Black Pines Read More »
If you have hostas, you know that these herbaceous perennials are some of the best shade plants for USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 8. In green, white, yellow,
Learn How to Transplant Hostas Read More »
Pruning zucchini puts me in mind of the catchy seven beats that tap out “Shave and a haircut…” and then the response, “Two bits!” The knocking pattern for
When and How to Prune Zucchini Plants Read More »
Capsicum annuum ‘Serrano’ Looking for more heat than jalapenos offer, but you don’t want a pepper so spicy it will melt your tastebuds? Hello, serrano! These peppers are
How to Plant and Grow Serrano Peppers Read More »
There’s no need to tie in any new canes unless you decide you need a new one to fill in any empty space. You can also start a
Learn About Training and Tying Climbing Roses Read More »
At that point, you’ll see large sections of bark separate from the tree, revealing the wood underneath. Unfortunately, once there is peeling, there’s nothing you can do. The
7 Causes of Peeling and Cracking Bark on Dogwoods Read More »
Stachys byzantina If you love plants that are as fun to look at as they are to touch, lamb’s ears, Stachys byzantina, makes a fantastically fluffy addition to
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lamb’s Ear Read More »
Once you begin looking into edible flowers, you realize there is an amazingly abundant variety of perfectly palatable blooms. I’m no cook, but I’ve been caught nipping a
How to Harvest and Use Edible Flowers Read More »
