Why Hydrangeas Are Pink in British Columbia, and How to Turn Them Blue
Pink hydrangeas in British Columbia usually mean the aluminum in the soil is out of the roots’ reach.
Peace Rose: When to Plant the Tomatoes That Ripen All at Once
Peace is a hybrid tea rose, a pastel blend of yellow and pink that our source notes call the best-known hybrid tea in the world, and it does not ripen…
Growing Roses in Louisiana: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
Roses do best in Louisiana when they go in the ground between late fall and late winter, not in spring.
What Eats Pumpkin in Wyoming, and When
In Wyoming, the first thing to eat a pumpkin crop is usually the calendar, not an insect.
The Best Okra to Grow in Utah
For most Utah gardens, the best okra is an early-maturing, compact, spineless type. Standard heat-lovers are a bonus where summers run long.
When to Plant Okra in Texas
Okra goes in after the last 32°F freeze has passed and the soil has warmed, not before. Texas has no single date for that.
What Eats Pumpkin in Wisconsin, and When
The thing that does the most damage to a Wisconsin pumpkin crop is the calendar.
The Best Okra to Grow in Texas
The best okra for Texas starts with a heat-tolerant, spineless standard as the backbone of the patch.
When to Plant Okra in Tennessee
Plant okra in Tennessee after the last spring freeze risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
The Best Okra to Grow in Tennessee
For most Tennessee gardens, the best okra is a standard, spineless, open-pollinated type that thrives in long heat, with a compact early type as the…