Sow And Grow Blooms

Sow and Grow Big Leaf Hydrangea

We received several big leaf hydrangeas as memorial gifts when my Dad died in 2009.  When I first planted them, they were in full sun all day and didn’t like it much.  Here are some sowing and growing tips. . . Sow/Plant: 1) While I have never noticed any seed companies selling hydrangea seeds, you […]

Insects

Leafhopper

I found my first leafhopper in my vegetable garden.  If you decide to kill an insect, you should determine whether it is a good bug or a pest.  The leafhopper falls into the second category.  While they may not overrun your garden, they will suck on leaves and inject their toxic saliva. Features:  They are […]

Summer Squash Varieties

Cube of Butter Squash

Cube of Butter is my favorite yellow summer squash! Best Features: 1) This plant is very productive! 2) The skin is thin and tender. 3) Cube of Butter has a buttery taste. 4) The skin is buttery yellow and the inside is a creamy white color. 5) Cube of Butter is disease resistant. 6) While […]