by GHart | Apr 29, 2023 | Gardening questions
Green Thumb Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Successful Gardening What advice would you give to a new gardener who has never done it before and knows NOTHING about gardening? As a new gardener with no prior experience, it’s essential to start with the basics...
by GHart | Apr 24, 2023 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening
When to transplant cold-hardy plants like broccoli, lettuce, and spinach, as well as direct sowing seeds for these plants? Deciphering the terms “once the soil can be worked” and “once the soil reaches temperature” found on many seed packets...
by GHart | Apr 23, 2023 | Northern Gardening
Cloning Tomato Plants: A Gardener’s Secret to a Bountiful Harvest Cloning from Necessity Last year, due to significant weather and snow issues, my tomatoe plants had vastly overgrown their pots. So, in an attempt to save the nearly 2-foot-tall tomato plants, I...
by GHart | Apr 19, 2023 | Northern Gardening
Growing Potatoes in Grow Bags or Containers: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction to Growing Potatoes in Containers Growing potatoes in grow bags or containers has become a popular method for gardeners and homeowners alike. This method provides an efficient and...
by GHart | Apr 7, 2023 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening, Square Foot Gardening
Growing peppers in The North Gardening Shortcut Links Growing peppers in The North Peppers, both bell and hot/chilli, are one of the slower plants to plant in the colder region because they love heat, and seeds take a long time to get to transplant size. Since they...