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Are Vine Ripened Tomatoes Better – And Other Tomato Ripening Myths

You have worked hard all spring and summer to get some fresh red tomatoes from the garden. Now you…

Caltha palustris

Caltha palustrisย may be a common plant but each spring it becomes a star in the garden for about 3…

Best Time to Water – Morning, Noon or Evening?

The common advice is to water in the morning and not at night because watering at night keeps leaves…

Growing Hot Peppers – What Makes Them Hotter?

You are trying to grow hot peppers and you find they just don’t have enough heat. What are you…

The Truth About Btk – Bacillus thuringiensis var. kustaki

Everybody is talking about Btk because of the gypsy moth outbreak this year. This microbial…

Japanese Beetle Traps – Do They Work in the Garden?

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have become a major pest in Eastern North America and other…

Pruning Cucumbers – Will It Produce a Higher Yield?

Should you prune cucumbers? Some people prune suckers off tomatoes and if it is a good idea for…

Neem Oil Insecticide and Fungicide For Plants

Neem oil has become a popular insecticide and fungicide that is used by many gardeners. The…
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