Genus
Redroot
Redroot is one of a large genus of underused, showy American shrubs and small trees that have tremendous garden potential....
River Birch
River birch is a plant lover's tree; it changes each season to reveal another unique characteristic. Like other birches in...
Paper Birch
SN: Betula papyrifera This popular tree is remarkable for its papery white bark. It is found in cooler locations across...
Bluemink
Height of the Bluemink plant is 6 to 30 inches. Bloom colors: Blue, purple, pink, and white. With their tight...
Common Hazel
If you like the unusual and quirky, then you’ll love this curiosity: the corkscrew hazel with its exaggerated, twisted and...
Asparagus
It requires space and patience, but once established asparagus will provide you with years of spring pleasure. Cutting those spring...
Peas
The first fresh peas of the summer eaten raw are one of the great rewards of growing your own vegetables....
Iron cross begonia
Fancy-leafed begonias produce large leaves, to 6 in/15 cm long, dramatically marked with silver, green, pink, and burgundy. They need...
Gardening Articles
9 Reasons to Grow Your Own Food
Is gardening simple? Yes and no. It’s simple enough that children can do it. And it’s complicated enough that once...
Gardening Questions and Answers
What is the difference between seed potatoes and eating potatoes?
When you buy certified seed potatoes, also known as foundation seed, you're buying a known variety of potato, guaranteed to...
Read moreCan you please tell me what causes bacterial wilt? I have gardened 24 years and can’t remember losing a cucumber crop like I did last year.
Answer: Bacterial wilt, a problem for growers in Northeastern and North Central states, is spread by spotted and striped cucumber...
Read moreLast year, we had a problem with indoor-started tomatoes. In mid-summer they were healthy with green fruit. Gradually, they seemed to die from the base up. We’ve been told cigarette smoke may be a problem.
Tobacco mosaic, a highly contagious virus, spreads to tomato plants by people who've handled tobacco, including smokers and tobacco chewers....
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