March 29, 2024 by Robin Plaskoff Horton
Photo: Jenny Pore. Courtesy of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.
For about three weeks every year, cascades...
What to Look for When Choosing Fertilizers for Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponic nutrient kits are essential for healthy starts and successful harvests in hydroponic gardening. Whether...
One of the most critical activities a gardener can perform when growing tomatoes is providing fertilizer with the Best NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) ratio....
Can You Grow Full-Sized Tomato Plants in Aeroponics?
Growing aeroponic tomatoes indoors or in greenhouses is often limited to compact, quick-finishing varieties like dwarf or...
As spring unfolds in Iowa, gardeners eagerly anticipate adding vibrant annuals to their landscapes. However, timing and technique are crucial to ensure these plants...
We’ve often discussed succession planting vegetable crops like sweet corn, zucchini, and bush beans to avoid gluts and shortages here on the blog, but...
Fertilizer
Candytufts are average feeders that require little additional fertilization when grown in moderately rich soil.
Perennials benefit from a one- to two-inch top dressing of...