The uptake of calcium from the soil by the tomato plant can be reduced by fluctuations in soil moisture — either excessively ...

Seed-growing season is upon us, and I'm here to diagnose the most common mistakes people make. From not enough water to too ...

New types of Catmint grow in a tidy mound, and "lavender, blue, or pink flowers last for weeks from spring to late summer", ...

Scott City residents, it's time to plan your garden! With frost dates in mind, plant cold-tolerant crops such as peas and carrots now and prepare for warmer weather veggies such as tomatoes and ...

After years of participating in seed season, I finally caved this year and bought a heat mat for my seed-starting tray. At ...

It is too cold, and the soil is too wet. Your plants may freeze and rot. Weather and soil permitting ... the month before planting your tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, squash, melons, and ...

My grandpa hooked me on gardening early; some of my oldest memories are planting peas and digging potatoes in his huge garden ...

Starting tomatoes and peppers from seed is one of the more rewarding ... some of which will eventually touch wet or even moist soil. These tomatoes will rot and so will those on the next vine.” Ahead, ...

As Pacific Northwest gardeners eagerly anticipate spring planting, one tried-and-true technique can help ensure a strong potato crop: chitting. Pre-sprouting seed potatoes before planting can lead to ...