Gardening Basics
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
What is an Heirloom? What is a Hybrid?
In the world of veggies, two words can tip emotional scales: hybrid and heirloom. Some gardeners staunchly favor one over the other. Many plant both. Learn the difference and decide for yourself. Bonnie Plants offers both hybrid and heirloom varieties. … Continue reading
First and Last Frost Dates
Median First Freezing Temp (dates) – Median – A – Aug 1 – Aug 31 B – Sep 1 – Sep 30 C – Oct 1 – Oct 15 D – Oct 16 – Oct 31 E – Nov 1 … Continue reading
Find Your Gardening Zone
Find Your Hardiness Zone by Entering Your Zip Code. USDA Hardiness Zones and Average Annual Minimum Temperature Range 1976-2005 Temp (F) Zone Temp (C) -60 to -50 1 -51.1 to -45.6 -50 to -40 … Continue reading
You Need These Bees in Your Garden
We sometimes hear from customers whose first squash of the season shrivel. Cool, wet weather and fewer honeybees may be the cause. The weather usually corrects itself as summer arrives, and there are ways to encourage some special native bees—the … Continue reading
You Need a Good Sprayer
Your plants are likely to be visited by harmful insects or diseases. If you have more than two or three plants, a sprayer makes it easier to deal with the pests because you’ll need something better than a ready-to-use bottle … Continue reading
Why Grow Your Own Vegetables and Herbs?
People who have never gardened or those who haven’t in a while are now growing vegetables and herbs for fun, health, and economy. Garden for freshness and flavor. Most store-bought vegetables can’t match the flavor of homegrown. Vine-ripened tomatoes have fuller … Continue reading
Which Veggies for Which Season?
Because a vegetable needs either warm or cool weather, crops sort themselves into two distinct categories: cool season (for spring and fall) and warm season (for summer). Planting in the proper season is the first step to a bountiful garden. … Continue reading
What Is All America Selections?
All America Selections (AAS) is an evaluation program that has recognized exceptional new varieties throughout the United States since 1932. Varieties are tested and judged at botanical gardens, university trial gardens, and other locations around the country. Only those meeting the … Continue reading
Seasoned Advice for First Time Gardeners
by Guest Expert, Lucinda Mays Lucinda Mays is the neighbor you’d love to have if you were new to vegetable gardening. The next best thing is reading what she has to say here. If Lucinda Mays looks familiar, that is … Continue reading
