Gardening Tips & Tricks

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Onions will thrive in fetile, well-drained soil and will thrive further with quality organic nitrogen rich fertilizer applied during planting or a good layer of rich organic compost.

Before planting you need to first “chit” your potatoes. This means to allow them to grow shoots (or eyes). To chit your potatoes, lay them in a single layer in a warm spot with indirect light. A good way to prevent rot during this stage is to place your potatoes in an egg carton.

What is Pollination?

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the flower’s male to female reproductive parts

Seed Starting Soil– It is important to use a seedling or a seed starting mix that is formulated for specifically starting seeds. Sometimes regular garden soil drains poorly in small cell trays. Other recommended soils would be Pro-Mix or Happy Frog Soil.

Square Foot Gardening is the practice of dividing your growing area into small sections (typically each are 1 sq. ft.) This method is a proven and efficient way to maximize your space and grow vegetables in a small space.

This information will help clarify and identify the different groups of hydrangea and varieties within their groups and the proper care.

A fertilizer is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Click for more information.

Cactus & succulents are very easy to care for plants. Click for more information.

Vegetable gardening can be a very rewarding and great form of exercise. Dig into these tips and tricks to get your vegetable garden off to a strong start. Click for more information.

Air plants (Tillandsia) live off the air, but do require some minor care. Click for more information.