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That delicious peach you just finished eating could be the start of your own peach tree. While growing from a pit takes patience and doesn't guarantee the same fruit quality, it's a rewarding project that costs nothing but time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks you through the entire process, from preparing the pit to caring for your young tree.
Strawberries are one of the easiest berries to grow. Although technically not true berries, these fruiting perennials thrive with some care and maintenance. If yours aren’t producing strawberries, try these 11 fixes to promote ample flowering and fruiting in your crop.
With manageable vines and ornamental fruits, zucchini moves with ease from the container to the kitchen. The high-yielding, quick-growing crops bring a summer bounty whether in the ground, raised beds, or in pots. With the right selection and care, we’ll enjoy the tender fruits in short order. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in growing zucchini in pots and containers for an all-season harvest.
Whether to leave your bulbs belowground or unbury them depends on a few factors. Before digging, think of these seven considerations first. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to best take care of your hardy or tender bulbs.
Summer is here, and we're growing plenty of beautiful zucchini in our vegetable gardens. Heirloom varieties offer the best flavor and adaptability, and you can save your seeds for next year! Here are some of our favorite heirloom zucchini varieties.
If you’re tired of the plain old green zucchini and yellow crookneck squash, add pattypan squash to your summer garden. Farmer Briana Yablonski will explain how to plant and care for this beautiful summer squash.
Zucchini and its hearty summer yield are an easy fit for vertical growing. Taking the stems upright has benefits that boost the bounty and free up ground space. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the merits of how to easily adapt the cucurbits to upright supports.
Proper watering is crucial for growing prize-winning pumpkins. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the optimal watering schedule and techniques for pumpkin plants throughout their growing cycle, helping you avoid common moisture-related issues.
Forget the pruners! All you need are your fingertips to pinch herbs. Pinching is a simple task you can do in a few minutes, and it helps promote dense, lush foliage on your favorite plants. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in pinching these 11 herbs for optimal growth.
Not all vegetables grow well together! Some combinations are harmful, causing poor growth in both crops. Know which ones go together and which ones don’t, and you’ll never make a pairing mistake again. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 11 vegetables you should never plant together.
Zucchini is a type of squash that grows on long, rambling vines. It sprouts when pollen travels from its male flowers to its female ones and spurs fertilization. You may be surprised to find you don’t need that many zucchini plants for optimal pollination!
