Is there a list anywhere that has the spacing requirements between plants so they will not cross breed? I know tomatoes need 15 to 20 feet from each other, but what about squash, beans, melons and other garden plants? I have started an heirloom garden club and we would like to know how to keep ...
I’d love to try and save seeds from my garden. Do you have any suggestions for doing it?I’ve been a seed saver for more than 20 years and it’s as much fun today as it was when I started.The first thing you need to figure out is if the variety you want to save is ...
I’ve got a gardening dispute going with my wife. She says cut everything down in the perennial flower garden at the end of the season, but I’ve heard to leave the plants alone until spring. Who’s right? Also, what should I do with my annuals and vegetables after ...
I discovered “real” garlic while visiting a farmer’s market. I was amazed at the difference between it and store bought. Can I grow my own?Welcome to the wonderful world of garlic! And yes, it’s a great crop for home gardeners. Be careful though; once ...
I waited three long years to pick asparagus and now I’m seeing tall ferns and wonder when they should be cut down.It’s important not to over harvest a “young” asparagus bed. Never cut any spears which are smaller in diameter than a pencil and stop ...
I live in an area which gets lots of snow. Should I be removing it off the trees and shrubs?—Art in MinnesotaThe short answer is no. You’ll probably do more damage to the plant than the ice and snow. On rare occasions I’ve been known to shake off a few branches on ...
I was given something called a ground cherry over the summer and loved the flavor. Are they hard to grow?—Tom from KansasGround cherries are becoming popular all over again and if you can grow tomatoes, you can grow ground cherries.The tart yellow berry hugs the ground and is covered ...
I’ve had a terrible time growing fruit trees. Much of the fruit looks terrible and I don’t want to use chemicals to treat the trees. Can they be grown organically?—Sara from New YorkA friend once told me “peaches will break your heart.” He also ...
Many years ago one of my Pennsylvania aunts sent me some beet seeds in an envelope. She said they were the best beets in the world. I’m not even sure now if I planted them or if I did plant if they came up and grew. At the time, I wasn’t much of a gardener, or beet eater. My ...
Root vegetables never seem to grow properly for me. I’ve tried beets, parsnips, and carrots, but only the carrots grew. What could I be doing wrong?When root crops don’t properly form, it might indicate that your soil pH is out of balance. That’s especially true of ...
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