“If you want to save seeds from year to year, you need to grow open-pollinated varieties. The words “heirloom” and “open-pollinated” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they don’t necessarily mean the same thing. “Heirloom” refers to a variety that was… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Mulching the vegetable garden will save you a lot of time watering and weeding. It is amazing the difference that a thick, 3-inch layer… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“You can buy an inexpensive soil thermometer to help you gauge when to plant different edibles. Cool-season vegetables germinate well when the soil is… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“If your plant leaves are turning weird colors (purple, yellow), they might have nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies cause highly predictable results, and it’s usually… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Fertilizers all have a combination of nutrients in them. Most of them have the “Big Three” macronutrients: nitrogen (N), which promotes green leafy growth,… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“How to Plant a Container-Grown Fruit Tree or Shrub 1. Use a shovel or marking paint to mark the area for the hole. The… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“You can buy plants and seeds that have some level of resistance to common diseases affecting those types of plants. Look for these types… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“If you want to save seeds from year to year, you need to grow open-pollinated varieties. The words “heirloom” and “open-pollinated” are sometimes used… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Before buying fruits, look at the number of chilling hours your area gets. Minimum Chilling Hours Available by Region Mountains: more than 1,200 Foothills… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Whether you grow your own transplants or buy them, here’s what you should plant outside as transplants and what you can grow from seed.… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“How to Plant a Container-Grown Fruit Tree or Shrub 1. Use a shovel or marking paint to mark the area for the hole. The… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“In the Carolinas, there are two growing seasons: warm and cool. The cool season runs from about October or November through April or May… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Certain vegetables will grow up trellises (wood, metal, or string). Certain plants need to have trellises to grow. Vegetables That Can Grow up Trellises… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
