North
How to Grow Watermelon in the North
I get it—growing watermelon up north feels like a gamble. This heat-loving crop usually needs a long, warm season to set and…
2020-03-08T16:37:30
85/100 · 12min
Bed E · Row 11 · Fall
The Basket
Fresh Recipes
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How to Grow Scallions in a Home Garden
Scallions—green onions, spring onions, whatever you call them—are one of those kitchen staples I always want within arm's reach.…
2020-01-22T14:39:42
74/100 · 3min
Harvest
Growing Cucumbers to Maximize Their Harvest
Text by Niki Jabbour for the May/June 2019 issue of Horticulture.
2020-01-08T15:46:53
86/100 · 3min
Fruit
Meyer Lemon Is the Winner for Homegrown Fruit
Over the years I've written about countless vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and I've always enjoyed championing new…
2019-11-06T01:09:49
76/100 · 11min
Home
Heirloom Apple Trees to Plant at Home
Heirloom apple trees give you extraordinary fruit and a great story to go with it—each variety carries its own little piece of…
2019-10-22T23:33:53
69/100 · 8min
Edible
Growing Garlic and Other Edible Alliums
Text by Caleb Melchior for the November/December 2018 issue ofHorticulture.
2019-09-03T22:08:10
95/100 · 10min
The Seed Rack
Featured Variety
How and Why We Grow Lettuce in Containers
Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities, especially if you don't have decent ground for a garden. Sure, it has its challenges. But there's one plant that's pretty, genuinely useful, and perfectly happy…
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Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities, especially if you don't have decent ground for a garden. Sure, it has its challenges. But there's one…
Sow in Fall for best results. Days to harvest: 56. Tier: Hybrid.
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Garden Dispatches
Seed Saving · Home
Olive Tree Care: How to Grow Olives at Home
Olives are one of those rare edibles that look just as good as they taste. Honestly, it's hard for an olive…
Lot No. 1155 · 2019-08-10T10:00:21
Preserving Recipe · Range
Best Basils to Grow for a Range of Flavors
Basil is the undisputed queen of the summer herb garden, and for good reason—it's aromatic, versatile, and an…
Lot No. 8805 · 2019-07-18T10:00:43
Fresh Harvest · Home
Hazelnuts Can Be Grown at Home
I once planted a trio of hazelnut trees on my property in Pennsylvania, setting them in a triangle about 15…
Lot No. 5086 · 2019-07-13T10:00:52
The Trellis