Is Testing Home Garden Soils Important?

Testing Garden Soil

During the growing process, all plant life progresses from the first stage of seed germination, through several degrees of development, to the final one of maturity, when it puts forth

How I Developed A New Strawberry

New Strawberry

There are many hobbies, but the only one that interests me is horticulture. The particular aspect that I like is the growing of flowers and strawberries.  After I had gardened

Soil pH Makes The Difference

Soil PH

“Dear Heart,” exclaimed Grandmother as she saw my offering of a Madonna lily bulb, “we can’t put a lily in this garden. It just wouldn’t be happy here.”  Grandmother knew

Growing and Planting The Lettuce Patch

Lettuce Patch

Gardeners have been raising and eating lettuce for at least 2,500 years. Even though the particular varieties served at the tables of Persian kings around 500 B.C. may not be

Succeeding With Raspberries

Succeeding Raspberries

Raspberries are among the most satisfactory and rewarding fruits for home gardens where sufficient space is available.  Plants are relatively free from diseases and insects and are easy to maintain.

Home Vegetable Garden: A Simple Plan

Vegetable Garden

Home gardening provides pleasure and recreation as well as food — if the home gardener does not try to cultivate more land than he can take care of.  Ideal Conditions