Deciduous fruit and nut trees, along with some flowers and biennial vegetables, need a certain number of hours of cold temperatures in order to break winter dormancy. This winter chilling is known as chilling, winter chill, or vernalization. The chilly temperatures actually break down the hormones that are preventing the tree or plant from growing. […]
Onions are a fantastic addition to the veggie garden because they can fit in to lots of spots, help distract pests, and can be harvested and eaten at any time! It can be a challenge to get onions to get to be big bulbs – water and daylight hours are the key. Botanical Information Taxonomy […]
Ask any veggie gardener what their favorite crop to grow is and you are likely to get tomatoes. 85% of the estimated 29 million gardeners grow tomatoes (NCG). Flavor is compromised, as well as variety, when you rely on store-bought, commercially grown tomatoes. They are also expensive, so it makes sense to grow your own. […]
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Garlic is very easy to grow – and since it grows through the winter, they require little additional water, where I live in northern California. Botanical Information Taxonomy Allium sativum Allium sativum ophioscorodon = hard neck garlic Allium sativum sativum = soft neck garlic Allium ampeloprasum = elephant ‘garlic’ (actually a leek), also called Gigantum part of the […]
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Time of Pruning figs are pruned every year in early spring, after any danger of prolonged frost has passed. In cool climates, summer pruning is also necessary. see “Cool Climates: Summer Pruining”, below. Warm Climates: Shape Options: informal bush Young Trees (2-3 years old): start with a fig that has 3 or 4 well-spaced laterals […]
[stub] Botanical Information Taxonomy History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of Peas Colors Available Varieties to Grow Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature peas perform better in cool weather (60-75°F) shade cloth can help extend the season when it gets warm Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements Site […]
Dill is a beautiful, airy plant that grows in an upright fashion. It’s easy to grow and the green foliage has a bit of a blue cast to it, adding an interesting texture, besides. Everyone knows it’s great for cooking and preserving, but it also attracts many beneficial insects, helping with pollination and controlling insect […]
There are two basic methods of pruning grapes: spur pruning and cane pruning. The right method for your grapes is determined by whether your variety produces fruit only on long canes, or whether it can produce the fruit on short canes via spurs. If you know the variety of grape, you can just look up […]