Carrots thrive in cool weather with loose, well-drained soil, and take about 60 to 90 days to mature depending on the variety. For Southern gardens, plant in early spring or late summer, with fall ...

It’s easy to grow your own mirlitons. Traditionally, mirlitons are planted outdoors in the spring. But if you have some space indoors or in another warm, protected area, you can plant them in ...

Set yourself up for a season of delicious baked potatoes, crispy french fries, and breakfast casserole with a hearty potato harvest. Here are 12 potato companion plants that will ensure your potato ...

Avoid common cilantro growing mistakes and ensure a thriving herb garden! In this video, we cover the 3 essential steps you need to do first to grow healthy, flavorful cilantro. Perfect for beginner ...

Cilantro continues producing new leaves under ideal growing conditions. Learn how large the stems need to be before harvesting and how to cut the leaves.

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I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best intentions. In the garden, herbs are forgiving plants. They aren’t fussy about soil ...

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The warmer temperatures of October have come and gone, but autumn in Colorado often extends into November. For avid gardeners, that’s a bonus. You can still ...

Dear Master Gardener: I ordered an AeroGarden and would like to know the best herbs and vegetables for a beginner to grow hydroponically. Hydroponic gardening is a great way to get fresh herbs and ...