When to Cut Pumpkins in Oregon, and How Long They Keep
Cut a pumpkin when the rind is hard and fully colored, with a piece of stem still attached, and before the first freeze.
When to Stop Cutting Asparagus in New Mexico, and How to Keep the Spears
Stop cutting when most of the spears coming up are thinner than a pencil. That is a thing you check by eye, not a week on the calendar.
When to Start Seeds Indoors in Texas: A Crop-by-Crop Calendar
For Houston, the answer runs from late October to early February, depending on the crop. Onions go into pots first, between October 22 and November 23.
What Eats Beet in Newfoundland and Labrador, and When
In Newfoundland and Labrador, beets are mostly eaten away by thirst, heat and acid, wet-footed ground, in that order of timing.
What Eats Beet in New Brunswick, and When
Beet crops in New Brunswick mostly lose out to weather and ground, not to anything with legs. A dry spell in the first six weeks sends plants to flower.
Which Hydrangeas Survive a British Columbia Winter
Most hydrangeas survive a winter at the coast of British Columbia, and the toughest types, smooth and panicle hydrangeas, survive almost anywhere in the…
Watering Hydrangeas: Why They Wilt and When to Worry
Afternoon wilting on a hot day is usually a supply problem, not a death sentence.
What Eats Beet in Nevada, and When
Thirst and heat do most of the damage to a Nevada beet crop, and they hit in different weeks.
Growing Roses in Maine: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
Plant container roses in Maine once the last spring freeze is behind you, which at Portland falls between April 22 and May 1.
Growing Hydrangeas in Manitoba: Types, Colour and Winter
Hydrangeas can grow in Manitoba, but only certain types, and only with a little planning.