Hydrangea – Changing Flower Colors

“Lime makes ’em pink, sulfur makes ’em blue,” or is …

Figs – Identifying

Identifying flowers is easy compared to identifying figs. There are …

Chamomile, German

Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita

Chamomile, sometimes called Roman chamomile, is …

Jerusalem Artichoke (sunchoke)

Helianthus tuberosus
This tall, fall-flowering perennial sunflower is native to …

A Man and His Manure

I have had much experience with manure.

Too much, in …

Hydrangeas – Pruning Late

Even though July is the preferred month to prune bigleaf …

Fruits – Freeze Protection

When cold temepratures are predicted after a week of warm …

Caraway

Carum carvi

Gardeners like caraway for the seeds, for the …

Origin of Big Boy Tomato Hybrid

This was written by Gerald Klingaman, retired Extension Horticulturist – …

Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

We all know that life depends on chemistry. We may …

Fire Blight – Control

Apples, crabapples and pears are susceptible in spring to a …

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

A very familiar and popular herb, Basil is …

Lilac Success!

Just wanted to send you a picture of my lilac …

Muskmelon

Cucumis melo var. reticulates
Muskmelons are vine crops, closely related …

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop is a large perennial plant, a …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

Orchids have a reputation as being finicky. Far from being …

Loropetalum – Varieties and Sizes

Loropetalum, Loropetalum chinense, sometimes called Chinese fringe flower, is …

Fruit – Pollination Requirements

In order for a plant to produce fruit, the flowers …

Chestnut

Castanea spp.
American Chestnut once grew throughout the Northeast, Midwest …

Orchid – General Care

One of the most popular booths at flower shows is …