How Onions Grow
There are more than 300 widely scattered species of onions in the world, and the bulb onion we grow is just one of them. The onion is a biennial plant, which means that it grows one year and produces its seeds the second. Between these two ... [... more]
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Dallisgrass
Dallisgrass (Paspalum dilatatum) is a pasture grass from South America that has become an invasive nuisance in the southern half of North America. Seedlings that emerge in spring resemble crabgrass but are much more difficult to in spring to ... [... more]
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Floriade 2002
Interested in an idea for a great trip this year? Here's one for gardeners everywhere! Floriade is an international flower exposition held only every 10 years. [... more]
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Pickling Cucumbers
Pickling is one of the oldest ways to preserve food. You simply ferment vegetables in a salt brine or vinegar solution, and store them when the process is complete. Pickling is the best way to keep cucumbers once the harvest is over. There are a ... [... more]
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A New Walkway De-Icer That's Safe for Plants
Winter is upon us. If you live in an area with frequent snow and ice storms, you know it's a chore to keep the drive and walkways cleared and safe. One of the products often used is a commercial de-icer. Although effective on ice and snow, most ... [... more]
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A More Efficient Way To Water
Many gardeners keep their lawns looking green and lush by putting their sprinkler irrigation systems on a timer to automatically provide adequate water for their grass. While automatic systems are convenient, they do have some drawbacks, such as ... [... more]
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NEW! How-To Videos Featuring: Designing a Container Garden
You must have the latest version of Adobe Flash installed to view this site. You'll need to download the Adobe Flash plug-in to view videos on our site. Thank you! We're growing! From indoor, to outdoor gardening, check out our entire video ... [... more]
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Are Organic Blueberries Healthier?
Many people believe organically raised produce is safer than conventionally raised crops because of the lack of chemical spray residues on the fruit. However, what about differences in the nutritional quality of the fruit? Researchers at the USDA ... [... more]
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Blue Flag Iris Filters Pesticides
Our native blue flag iris (Iris versicolor) is a beautiful perennial that grows well on lakeshores, swamps, wet meadows and along stream beds. Now it appears this iris can be effective in controlling pollution as well. Researchers at the USDA and ... [... more]
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Are Organic Blueberries Healthier?
Many people believe organically raised produce is safer than conventionally raised crops because of the lack of chemical spray residues on the fruit. However, what about differences in the nutritional quality of the fruit? Researchers at the USDA ... [... more]
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Easier Way to Plant Bulbs
It's bulb-planting time, and if you're planning on popping in some daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and other spring beauties, a bulb-planting tool can lesson the strain on your back and legs. Short-handled bulb planters are fine for planting a few ... [... more]
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Community Gardens Add Value to Inner City Homes
Community gardens not only provide healthy food, exercise, and green spaces for city residents, they also revitalize neighborhoods and increase home values. Researchers from the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association studied the ... [... more]
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