With the growth in edible gardening, blueberries and other fruits have become increasingly popular in gardens. I received a gift of a blueberry bush (Vaccinium chippewa) from my brother Jon for my birthday last month. Knowing that birds like to … Read Article
‘Minnesota Midget’ cantaloupe is a backyard gardener’s dream. These super-sweet, softball-size muskmelons grow on unusual three- to four-foot vines. You can even grow ‘Minnesota Midget’ in a container on your patio, because it is that well behaved. Each plant will … Read Article
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With this video you’ll learn how to grow mushrooms indoors. Read Article
Tricia from Peaceful Valley talks about growing citrus trees indoors. Read Article
Eat Your Roses …Pansies, Lavender and 49 other Delicious Edible Flowers by Denise Schreiber 104 pages St. Lynn’s Press, 2011 List price: $17.95 Sure, you probably knew that dandelions and nasturtium flowers were edible, but did you know that there … Read Article
These plants are typically thought of as culinary herbs, but they have ornamental features for mixed gardens as well. Read Article
Virtues: A compact, neat-as-a-pin habit and tiny leaves make this basil resemble a boxwood. A highly ornamental herb with great fragrance and flavor. Cute in a pot or planted as a very low hedge around vegetable or flower beds. Use … Read Article
Spring is here and we’re hearing and seeing that many more of you are getting out in the yard and embracing a new gardening season! That’s why the editors of Horticulture teamed up with Womanswork to create this month’s Smart … Read Article