Guide to Growing Early Girl Tomatoes

Fig trees are an often-overlooked backyard tree that produces very tasty, high-nutrition fruits. In many parts of the world, figs are a staple food.

Frozen tomatoes retain their color and a large proportion of their nutrients. However, their texture becomes mushy, though they can still be used in cooking.

Verbena is a must-have plant for every garden because of its tendency to bloom from spring to fall with very little maintenance.

There is no better feeling in the world than walking into your own garden and picking a big, red, juicy tomato off of the vine. Slicing into the gorgeous fruit

Probably the single most common mistake made by gardeners growing tomatoes involves watering them. Sometimes it’s too much, other times it’s not enough

The Sweet William flower (Dianthus barbatus), hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, is charming tucked in containers, mixed with other perennials

When deep winter snows cover the ground, many of us tend to dream of harvesting succulent fresh vegetables and fruits.

Whether you prefer it steamed, sautéed, baked or in bread, squash is one of Mother Nature’s super foods. Squash is high in vitamin A, antioxidants and fiber.

Fresh blueberries are a recent addition to Australian fruit bowls and are rarely grown in home gardens. However, as the succulent fruit becomes increasingly

Oleander is a shrub or small tree that blooms in summer with large, striking flowers in shades of red, white, light yellow, and pink

Roses are probably the most popular flower grown by organic gardeners, given their beauty, scent, and hardiness.

Propagating roses from seed take a little time, but is easy to do. Let’s take a look at what it takes to start growing roses from seed.

Zucchini plants are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Provided with full sun, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter worked into it and water

Tomatoes, like many annuals, are heavy feeders and do better when provided with plenty of nutrients to grow through the season.

The zucchini plant is one of the most common vegetables grown in the home garden. One of the reasons is because it is relatively easy to grow.

Cucumbers are great for pickling, tossing in salads, or eating straight off the vine.

With such a glut of zucchini, it’s hard to believe that these popular vegetables are subject to a whole host of destructive diseases.

Here’s a puzzle for you: what plant is toxic, yet serves as a major food source for many countries in Asia? The answer: Colocasia, also known as elephant ear

Colocasia, also known as elephant ears or taro, make spectacular landscaping plants. Their long stalks and large, luxurious leaves add a tropical feel