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Because giant celery has such a long maturity time, giant celery needs to be planted at the beginning of January in a heated greenhouse. Because you will be starting off…
Beetroot is in the top 10 most popular vegetables for growing in our gardens. Growing Beetroot is popular because it is relatively easy to grow and Beetroot can be eaten…
Chard is also known as Swiss chard or silver beet, and is a truly nutritious vegetable. Chard leaves contain antioxidants and anti-cancer chemicals in abundance. Step One Select chard seeds…
Birds are observant, smart and hungry. Especially during drought conditions and times when food is hard to find, birds of many species hone in on the tender, nutritious, sprouted seedlings…
Mushrooms have their advantages and disadvantages. As food, they can be delicious. Out in the wild, however, mushrooms can be a nuisance. Some are poisonous and others can ruin the…
These top ten gorgeous plants make great garden additions, and grow incredibly fast. Whether you’re getting a late start to your garden this year, you’ve just moved, or you’re simply too impatient…
Filled with old-fashioned charm, wallflowers (Cheiranthus) are a staple of the spring garden. Wallflowers come in a wide range of colours, and many are fragrant. They complement pansies nicely, and…
Rhododendron is a popular shrub with bright flowers. It is native to warm and tropical climates but with some care, anyone can grow these charming plants. Rhododendrons can grow up…
When trying to grow big tomatoes, it would be hard to beat Gordon Graham of Edmund, Oklahoma. His 7-pound, 12-ounce tomato, grown in 1987, is listed as the largest in…