Seed germination
Seeds may be as small as a grain of dust, or as big as a football, but all contain the same parts. The most important of these is the embryo, … Read More
Author: Frank Tozer
Row gardening
Advantages of row gardens Row gardens were the normal way to grow vegetables for generations of American gardeners, but have fallen out of favor in recent years, to be replaced … Read More
Composting
Composting is a process whereby complex organic plant and animal matter is broken down into simpler forms. The artificially warm and humid environment of the heap gives you a way … Read More
Peach & nectarine
Prunus persica Introduction A soft and succulent peach, ripened to perfection and warm off the tree, is one of the ultimate treats of the summer garden. Store bought fruit doesn’t … Read More
Walnut, Persian
Juglans regia Introduction The Walnut is a big impressive forest tree, that not only produces highly nutritious and tasty nuts, but also very valuable wood (this is prized for cabinetmaking … Read More
Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum (mostly) Introduction; This species can be amazingly productive at times, which is good because you can never have too many Blueberries Nutrients: The familiar Blueberries are not only … Read More