How to Grow Your Own Saffron Crocus at Home
Saffron may be famous as one of the world’s most valuable spices, but you don’t need a commercial field or Mediterranean climate to try producing a small harvest yourself. With …
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Saving Pepper Seeds: How to Save Pepper Seeds for Next Year
Saving pepper seeds is an easy and rewarding way to preserve a favorite pepper variety for another growing season. When done correctly, saving pepper seeds lets you collect mature seeds …
Hot Compost vs. Cold Compost: Which Method Should You Use?
Choosing between hot compost vs cold compost is less about finding one universally superior method and more about matching composting to the way you actually garden. Hot composting can transform …
When to Pick Figs: How to Tell When a Fig Is Perfectly Ripe
Knowing when to pick figs can make the difference between fruit that is rich, soft and intensely sweet and one that tastes disappointingly bland. Unlike fruits that can continue changing …
How to Save Tomato Seeds the Right Way (The Fermentation Step Most People Skip)
Table of Contents How to Save Tomato Seeds the Right Way (The Fermentation Step Most People Skip) Learning how to save tomato seeds is one of the most rewarding gardening …
Why Deer Antlers “Shed Their Skin” in Late Summer (And What Velvet Actually Is)
Table of Contents Why Deer Antlers “Shed Their Skin” in Late Summer (And What Velvet Actually Is) If you’ve ever spotted a white-tailed deer in late summer with what appears …
Which Perennials to Divide in Fall (And Which Ones to Leave Alone)
Table of Contents Which Perennials to Divide in Fall (And Which Ones to Leave Alone) If your flower beds have become crowded or some perennials aren’t blooming as well as …
Why Yellowjackets Get More Aggressive in Late Summer (It’s Not Really About Aggression)
Table of Contents Why Yellowjackets Get More Aggressive in Late Summer (It’s Not Really About Aggression) If you’ve ever tried to enjoy an outdoor meal in August or September, you’ve …
Fall Vegetable Planting: What You Can Still Plant in Late Summer by Region
Table of Contents Fall Vegetable Planting: What You Can Still Plant in Late Summer by Region Many gardeners think the vegetable season starts winding down once summer reaches its hottest …
Why Black Bears Eat Almost Nonstop in Late Summer (And What It Means for Your Yard)
Table of Contents Why Black Bears Eat Almost Nonstop in Late Summer (And What It Means for Your Yard) As summer begins to wind down, many people notice an increase …