• Bat guano (bat droppings) has long been valued as a powerful natural fertiliser. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it boosts leaf growth and strengthens plants. Favoured by Victorian ...

Nasturtiums: Those bold orange, yellow or red petals have a watercress-like peppery kick, and both the leaves and flowers can be eaten. If you grow herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives, their flowers ...

There are few things as refreshing on a hot summer day as a slice of watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus). At over 90% water, ...

Visit any garden center, grocery store or farmers’ market this time of year and you’ll be tempted with all kinds of herbs and ...

Southport, N.Y. (WETM) – Spring is less than a month away now. Annuals and perennials are starting to flourish, so now is the perfect time to consider container plants. You can mix and match ...

Dill is one of the easiest herbs to grow. With its elegant ... Dill prefers cooler temperatures, so by mid-summer, it may “bolt” or go to seed, though there are some varieties that are ...

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once butter starts to bubble and turn lightly brown, add squash and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly golden ...

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family & Community Health Sciences and Agriculture & Natural Resources Departments will present the workshop, Eat What You Grow: Summer Session ...

Why, when and how to prune squash plants. It is not a prerequisite that you need to prune squash plants, they will grow happily without trimming and provide you with a harvest. Ho ...

Think outside the zucchini! There are several types of summer squash to try this, well, summer. From pattypan to yellow straight neck and cousa squash, we explore the most popular types—each with a ...