One of my two fig trees has produced a few figs. The other one, which is the largest and healthiest tree, has never had a fig on it. Both where planted six years ago. Read More: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Blossom-End Rot of Tomato
Blossom-end rot of tomato is a physiological disease that is characterized by a large, brown to black, dry, leathery area at the blossom end of the tomato fruit. Read More: Source: … [Read more...]
Heat and dry weather pose problems for landscape plants
During hot, dry weather, gardeners should water properly and evaluate susceptible landscape plants, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension experts. High temperatures, combined with dry weather, pose a threat to Virginia’s home landscapes. … [Read more...]
Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries are an ideal year round addition to the landscape. They have delicate white or pink flowers in the spring, the summer fruit has an attractive sky blue color, and the fall foliage adds great red and yellow colors to the landscape. In … [Read more...]
10 Easy Steps to Prevent Common Garden Diseases [fact sheet]
Start with a clean planting site, free of last year’s crop debris. Debris from the previous season’s crops may harbor diseases, weeds and insects. Continued: … [Read more...]
Tomatoes: From Seedlings to Fruit
Learn how to plant and nurture tomato plants in your garden. This article includes advice on fertilizing, irrigating, mulching, and supporting tomato plants. Read More: Source: … [Read more...]
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Plan the garden on paper first. Draw a map showing the arrangement and spacing of your crops. To keep the garden growing all season, make a spring, summer, and fall garden plan. Read more: … [Read more...]
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
When we think of foraging for food, spring often comes to mind: bitter dandelion greens, vivid wild violet, the fiercely sought-after ramps. While spring foraging is wildcrafting at its finest—and a welcome break after the winter’s cold—there is so … [Read more...]
Dealing with pumpkins after Halloween: Debunking social media advice
As the calendar turns from October to November, toothy Jack-o’-lanterns start to look like deflated basketballs. This means millions of Americans need to dispose of billions of pumpkins. While many people toss these festive yet mushy winter squash … [Read more...]
Cole Crop Plants – When To Plant Cole Crops
Cole crops are a common sight in the home garden, especially in cooler weather, but some gardeners may not know what cole crops are. Whether you know what cole crop plants are or not, chances are you enjoy them on a regular basis. … [Read more...]