In a World Divided, We Need a Nation United
- Editorials
- March 22, 2023
A Family-Oriented Publication
The Backyard Gardner
-
-
Articles
-
Recent Articles
READ MOREMemories0
Walking around a few of our local greenhouses this week brought back a memory from Bryfolgole’s Greenhouse when I was just a boy. When I visited this greenhouse, and it seemed as big as a park! It had a pond with a bridge and appeared to go on forever. There were plants everywhere! Bryfolgole’s closed
READ MOREGrowing Peppers0
Growing peppers is not difficult. You can start them indoors or buy mature plants. Peppers like to be warm, so do not plant them in the ground until late May. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, flavors, and heat. The pepper’s flavor comes from capsaicin. A pepper’s heat is rated based on the
READ MORERepotting and Planting0
This past week, I visited a few of the greenhouses in the area, and I noticed a lot of people purchasing flowers and vegetables. I wanted to remind everyone that April 30th is predicted to be our last possible frost-free date. I usually wait until Memorial Day weekend to plant in my garden, just to
READ MORECompanion Plants0
Plants like to have friends around while they are growing. These friends are called companion plants, and they play an important role in the growth and quality of fruits and vegetables. My father always planted marigolds in his garden. He explained that it was to help control insects, but talking to other farmers and reading
Chronological Archives
