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It’s Planting Time: Lettuces, Kale and Spinach
Spring is almost here and now is a great time to plant our cool season leafy greens! Lettuces, kale, spinach and more can tol... read more
Fast Growing Veggies to Plant Now
This post was originally published on September 4, 2019 Our summer vegetable gardens are winding down for the season, and the... read more
Growing Guide: Garlic and Onions
Growing onions and garlic is both easy and rewarding, particularly since they can be grown during the winter months for harve... read more
Basil Growing Guide
The key ingredient in pesto, ensalada caprese and tomato sauce, or a garnish to anything and everything, basil is my favorite... read more
Tomato Growing Guide
As anyone who has ever experienced the delicious flavor of a tomato fresh from the vine will know, there is nothing quite as ... read more
How to Start a Vegetable Garden with Your Family
With spring officially here, now is a great time to start a cool season vegetable garden with herbs, potatoes, onions and lea... read more
Growing Fall Root Vegetables
Fall is a wonderful time to grow root vegetables Carrots, radishes, turnips and beets are easy to grow and add fresh flavor t... read more
Creating Herb Gardens with Containers
Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant Specialist There is value in seeing new possibilities when something you cherish dies In this case... read more
Growing Tomatoes in Containers: A Video Tutorial
Plant specialist David Yost demonstrates the steps for planting tomatoes in containers that can be placed on a patio, balcony... read more