Growing and Harvesting Tips
Featured Growing and Harvesting Tips
Deadheading Your Flowers - Learn how to deadhead your flowers and why with our garden article with tips and ideas for pruning.
Living Christmas Trees - Tis the season when lots of people drag a real tree into their house and decorate it. Some people buy live trees that are balled in burlap instead of a cut tree. A live tree is a great idea, but many people make serious mistakes when it comes to handling a live tree, and they end up losing their money. ...
Putting the Garden to Bed - It's time to put your garden to bed for the Winter and we can help...with our gardening article!
Garden Compost Tips - Use our tips and ideas for creating a better compost and composting experience in your garden!
End of Summer Chores for Your Yard - In Northern climates, the end of August signals the end of summer and the beginning of chilly nights and fall garden chores!
May Garden Tips and Chores - The month of May means it's time to do some garden chores. Enjoy these tips too.
Growing and Harvesting Tips
Summer Harvest Tea
Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.
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Harvesting and Using Summer Squash
Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.
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