One spring, I had literally dozens of tiny dill seedlings in my garden. Growing dill in containers and trimming the seed heads before they dry helps prevent them from spreading too much. Dill likes a ...

If you enjoy the taste of fresh cucumber, sow some seeds in spring for a summer-long supply. Here's our guide to growing your own. Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs.

Verbena is one of the most popular perennials and for good reason, blooming through spring and summer right ... cultivated ...

Over four weeks this summer, the IRC in Silver Spring brought together 75 refugee students from eight countries to prepare for the upcoming school year and create connections with other students ...

Plant out into growing bags, soil or a large pot in late spring or early summer. Seed can also be sown directly into the soil from late-May to early summer. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and ...

Always plan your garden utilizing plants that will thrive in your area, considering both the planting region and your ...

“With summer on the way and the soil warming up, now is the right time to plant them.” Capsicum, chilli and eggplant seeds all look quite similar - small, flat round seed. Benefits of growing ...

Q. Late in the summer, some of my large kale plants developed a whitish coating on the larger, older leaves. Should leaves in this condition be removed from the plants? A. There is no need to ...

Feeding garden birds is an enjoyable pastime for many, but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now ...

Summer Hill’s pumpkin seeds are grown at Okoia, on the outskirts of Whanganui. Clare and Grant Adkins have set aside 10 hectares of their sheep and beef farm to grow these amazing pumpkin seeds.

The in-ground soil should be rich with organic matter at the time you plant zucchini seeds. Keep it moist during the growing season. Additional fertilizer applications in mid-summer will support ...

and is a savory cocktail inspired by the familiar flavors of the classic hot dog. A natural fit for summer, the cocktail, made with Vida, Lustau Vermut, tomato water, and house-made mustard seed ...