A spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas is the ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, bougainvillea is...
Ferns are special plants. Fossil records show that they date back to the Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago. Ferns have been around for millions of years, and they’ve adapted to nearly every climate and environment on Earth. They flourish in alpine areas and...
If you’re looking to start a garden, but don’t have the space for a traditional garden plot, you may want to consider building a raised garden bed. A raised bed is simply a raised platform that you can use to grow plants in. It can be made out of many...
Every spring as I yank out my last beets, my tomato anxiety begins. In February, when I start a few seeds indoors on a heat mat, I feel I have all the time in the world. In March, when I purchase a few unusual varieties in four-inch pots, I wondered if I am jumping...
With spring just days away, it’s time to start preparing your garden plan for peak planting season. Last year I had great success growing Serrano and Jalapeño Chiles and this year I’ve decided to broaden my repertoire. I’m mad about making salsas and hot sauce. One...
We are very happy for Steve List to join us to teach us all about growing tomatoes this Spring and Summer. Tomatoes are some of our favorite foods to grow every year, and Steve List has always been helpful in showing us tips and tricks for how to grow some of the...
