Garden Planning

A little planning goes a long way when deciding what to grow where and when.

Pinterest Bonnie Plants Dig These Digital Garden Tools

Just as using a trowel or hoe can make quick work of garden to-do’s, digital tools can make planning and planting your garden easy and enjoyable. We encourage “gardening at your fingertips” at all levels, from dirt to desktop. Continue reading →

Pollinators garden at MSU. Public Gardens Where You Can See Vegetables & Herbs

In public gardens, inspiration grows. These places offer a wealth of botanical information and ideas that you can take home and translate to your own space. We’ve pulled together a list of public gardens in the continental U.S. where you … Continue reading →

Scan Codes and Connect with Bonnie Mobile

Now there’s gardening information at your fingertips on our mobile web site, Bonnie Mobile (m.bonnieplants.com). One way to connect with Bonnie Mobile is by scanning the two-dimensional QR codes on our plant tags and trays using your smartphone. New to … Continue reading →

Traditional garden spacing in rows Spacing in the Garden

Vegetable garden spacing isn’t an exact science. How do you know how far apart to place your plants? First, check the plant tags. The spacing requirements listed generally refer to traditional rows and to the distance from the center of … Continue reading →

Tomato family crops shouldn't be planted in the same spot year after year. Rotating Vegetable Crops for Garden Success

To keep the vegetable garden healthy, avoid repeating the same planting plan in the same spot. This practice, called crop rotation, can feel a bit like juggling, but it’s important to prevent crop-specific pests and diseases from building up and … Continue reading →

take-away-ideas-vegetable-gardens-feature Take-Away Ideas from Vegetable Gardens
Select a Good Site feature Select a Good Site

Plant a garden where you can provide these things. Provide FULL SUN for best growth and flavor. Six hours is minimum, but ten is better. Plants depend on sunshine to develop sugars for sweetness and other elements of flavor. The soil must … Continue reading →

rooftop-gardening-feature Rooftop Gardening

by Ellen Spector Platt When I gave up my 5-acre flower and herb farm in Pennsylvania and moved to Manhattan I was lucky to find a garden atop my condo building. I needed a garden. It needed a gardener. But … Continue reading →

Ranking Vegetables for Efficiency feature Ranking Vegetables for Efficiency

This list from the National Garden Bureau rates vegetables based on their total yield per square foot, average value per pound, and length of time in the garden. Crops are rated from 1 to 10 with 10 being the most … Continue reading →

make-a-note-feature Make a Note

Taking a moment to make notes during growing season can be very important. Make a few notes concerning how each vegetable or herb is doing. Note the type of weather (for example: dry summer or very wet?). Every growing season, … Continue reading →