How and When to Harvest Parsnips
As parsnips slowly develop underground, it helps to know what to look for in determining when to harvest. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to harvest the root vegetables for peak nutty, sweet flavor.
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Matchsticks’ Chrysanthemums
If you’re looking for a stunning fall flower, check out the unique petals of ‘Matchsticks’ chrysanthemums. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to grow and care for these flowering plants.
When and How to Harvest Grapes
It’s the end of the growing season, and grapes are turning from green to bright purple. It may be time to harvest! First, look for ripeness. Then, harvest the grapes and preserve them for year-round use. Join backyard grape grower Jerad Bryant to learn when and how to harvest your grapes.
3 Signs Your Quince Fruit is Ripe for Harvest
Quince trees are unlikely treasures in a U.S. garden! Their fruit is not available at the grocery store, and growing them is the best way to try them. The trees require care similar to that of apples and pears. Learn how to tell if this rare fruit is ripe for harvesting alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
What’s Eating My Cauliflower? 7 Pests to Look For
Is your cauliflower looking a little worse for wear? People aren't the only ones that like to eat this brassica; many insects do, too. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to identify and treat common cauliflower pests.
How To Grow Parsnips From Seed
Parsnips, the nutty and sweet carrot relatives, are worth the wait from seed. While long to mature, the easy-care crops offer hearty, nutritious stock in cool-season cuisine. Gardening expert Katharine Rowe outlines how to grow parsnips from seed to enjoy their long history in cultivation.
How to Tell Your Dragon Fruit is Ripe and Ready to Pick
After a long year of encouraging flower buds and ripening fruit, the harvest time is approaching! It’s time to pick your dragon fruit. Harvest them too soon, and they’ll be bland and tasteless. Learn how to tell they’re ripe, sweet, and ready to pick alongside longtime gardener Jerad Bryant.
When and How to Harvest Pomegranates
Are you growing pomegranates at home and unsure when to harvest? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to harvest these fruits at just the right time.
How to Save and Store Your Sweet Potato Vine Tubers for Next Year
Don’t buy sweet potato vines every spring. Instead, save and store your favorite sweet potato vine tubers for free plants next year. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to keep your tubers alive through the winter. Store the tubers, or discover other overwintering methods like taking cuttings.
7 Pumpkin Pests to Watch Out For: Management Tips
Autumn in the garden is pumpkin time, and we are ready! Pumpkins and other squash are not immune to pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses common pumpkin pests and how you can get rid of them.
How to Store Pumpkins So They Last Through Halloween
Though Halloween is a few weeks off, now is a good time to prepare your homegrown and store-bought pumpkins for the holiday. Keep them correctly, and you’ll have orange, green, or white fruits ready for carving! Join professional grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to store these fruits so they last through Halloween.
When and How To Overseed Your Lawn
Whether adding a layer of seed to make an existing lawn more lush or to green up a dormant grass during winter, overseeding now is a streamlined way to do both. Grass is quick to grow from seed, and with some preparation, overseeding is one of the easiest ways to promote thicker grass with even coverage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to overseed grass for quick results this season.