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KThe ideal time to transplant Dahlia tubers is during the spring when your soil temperature measures between 58° F to 60°F. You may want to plant dahlias a little later…
Marigolds are a member of the aster family (asteraceae.) There are about 30 varieties of marigolds in the family. Marigolds come in shades of yellow-orange and red and can brighten…
The African marigold (Tagetes erecta) has the largest flowers of all the marigold varieties. The flowers are commonly 3 to 4 inches in diameter; when compared to the 2-inch flowers…
Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are perennial or annual members of the sunflower family prized for brightly coloured, plentiful blooms and a strong scent that attracts beneficial insects yet repels pests. Various…
Marigolds are annuals common in the home garden. They are propagated from seed, which can be obtained from most garden centres, or you can harvest them from your garden. Note,…
Marigolds can easily be started from seed indoors in early spring or purchased as seedlings in late spring. With a variety of sizes and colours ranging from shades of yellow,…
Nutritious and able to withstand snow and frost, peas make a hardy addition to vegetable gardens. You can plant them early in the spring or in mid-summer for a fall…
Fresh, sweet, nutritious peas straight from the garden are a delicious way to add variety to your summer meals. If you’ve never grown peas, you may be pleasantly surprised to…
The fragrant, flowering sweet pea (Lathyrus ororatus) and the tall form garden vegetable pea (Pisum sativum) are both climbing vine plants. Whether you prefer to grow the flower to enjoy…
Peas are everyone’s garden favorite. There’s nothing like the taste of fresh sweet peas in spring. Northerners and southerners have different ideas about the meaning of the word “pea.” To…