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5 Reasons to Grow Broccoli in Your Garden

Plant Care & Maintenance, Planting, Planting Tips, Recipes, Vegetables

…Plus, How to Grow, Harvest, and Cook It, Too. Green Comet Broccoli Jacaranda Broccoli Purple Sprouting Broccoli Did you know that a vegetable can be both a superfood—and a scandal? Poor broccoli found itself embroiled in a presidential controversy when former President George H. W. Bush reportedly banned it from Air Force One, due to...

Contemplating No Mow May?

Backyard Habitat, Pollinator Gardening

Make an informed decision with the help of our experts before jumping on this social media craze! The concept behind No Mow May is to create a temporary habitat for early-season pollinators by not mowing your lawn. Founded in the UK, this trend may not be appropriate for all regions of North America in the...

Creating a Successful Apple Orchard - National Garden Bureau

Create A Successful Apple Orchard: How To

Backyard Habitat, Pests and Diseases

There is a difference between planting an orchard that survives and one that thrives. To create an orchard that grows well and produces quality apples, a number of considerations should be addressed before any trees are planted. Chose the Right Site The site chosen for an orchard can mean the difference between a crop and...

Fabulous Figs: How To Grow Your Own in Your Yard - National Garden Bureau

Fabulous Figs: Grow Your Own

Garden Planning & Design, How-to, Plant Care & Maintenance

In the Garden of Eden, it was apples; nowadays it’s the plump, moist, luscious fig that’s a nearly irresistible temptation for fruit-lovers. According to historical records, fig trees had shown up in the New World by 1579; in 1769, Spanish Franciscan priests were growing them in what is now San Diego, California. How do you...

Grow Your Own Cut Flowers for Beautiful Bouquets

Beautiful Bouquets from Your Cut Flower Garden

Flower Gardening, Garden Planning & Design

Is there anything lovelier than a beautiful bouquet of homegrown blooms? Whether you adore the sweet scent of spring narcissus, the vibrant colors of easy-to-grow zinnias, or the charming cheerfulness of sunflowers, growing your own cutting garden provides the perfect way to enjoy fabulous flowers throughout the year—with garden-to-vase arrangements. But not all flowers make...

Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges

DIY Crafts & Gifts, Vegetables

Growing your own supply of natural sponges is easy and fun. Luffa (loofah) sponges do not come from the sea but from the vegetable garden. These natural scrubbers belong in the family of plants that include gourds, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. They are most closely related to cucumbers in appearance and growing habits. They...

Ask The Experts: Growing Watermelon in Your Victory Garden 2.0

How-to, Planting

15 How-To Questions Answered About Growing Your Own Watermelon Yes, You Can! Growing Watermelon in your Victory Garden 2.0 During the summer, watermelon is the favorite “must-have" way to beat the summer heat. Take your Victory Garden 2.0 up a notch by enjoying the fun and excitement of growing watermelon. Yum! You won't believe what...

15 questions answered about growing strawberries in your Victory Garden 2.0 - National Garden Bureau

Ask The Experts: Growing Strawberries in Your Victory Garden 2.0

How-to, Planting

15 How-To Questions Answered About Growing Your Own Strawberries Growing Strawberries in your Victory Garden 2.0 You've tackled tomatoes, peppers, and wildflowers, so now what should you add to your Victory Garden 2.0? Strawberries! Strawberries are a fun addition that can easily be grown in gardens, containers, and window boxes! Think strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie,...

Victory Garden 2.0 - 10 steps in Planting Your garden - National Garden Bureau

Planting Outdoors Victory Garden 2.0

Planting Tips, Vegetables

Ten tips for planting your own Victory Garden 2.0 outdoors Congratulations on your decision to start your own Victory Garden 2.0! Now it's time for planting your garden outdoors! In our last blog, we talked about how to plan your garden, including starting from seed. Now it's time to think about or begin, planting your...

5 Reasons to Grow Broccoli in Your Garden

Contemplating No Mow May?

Create A Successful Apple Orchard: How To

Fabulous Figs: Grow Your Own

Beautiful Bouquets from Your Cut Flower Garden

Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges

Ask The Experts: Growing Watermelon in Your Victory Garden 2.0

Ask The Experts: Growing Strawberries in Your Victory Garden 2.0

Planting Outdoors Victory Garden 2.0

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