What You Need to Know About the Bee Balm Plant
Common names for Bee balm (Monarda) include Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It belongs to …
11 Common Tomato Plant Diseases and How to Treat Them Organically
If you are among the 90 percent of gardeners that grow tomatoes, understanding the diseases …
How to Grow the Flavorful Black Cherry Tomato
Nothing beats fresh, homegrown tomatoes plucked straight from your garden. Moreover, who does not appreciate …
How to Grow Cedar Trees
Cedar refers to several genera of large, upright, evergreen trees that share a formal habit …
How to Grow Japanese Yew Shrubs
Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata), native to Japan and Korea, first arrived in North America through …
Can you grow squash in pots?
QUESTION: I enjoy growing squash because I can harvest a lot at once. This time, …
How to Grow Creeping Jenny
While European in origin, Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) has become naturalized in North America where …
Quick Guide to Growing Lemon Boy Tomatoes
The hybrid Lemon Boy is beloved among both hobbyist and commercial growers, even though it …
Growing Tomatoes: Bush or Vine
The tomato plant Solanum lycopersicum originated in South America. It was first cultivated by the …
How to Grow a Rowan Tree (Mountain Ash)
The bonny rowan tree is a little mountain ash tree renowned for her soft and …
Fertilizer vs Manure: Which to Use?
If you have never come across either fertilizer or manure, the distinction between the two …
How to Learn Your Last Frost Date or Freeze Date
Even though most perennials have a set freeze or frost date, annuals and vegetables have …