Plant Science

Flower Proliferation

This year I noticed something unusual with one of my yellow calendula plants.  From one flower head, several stems and flower buds developed. I didn’t even realize that this was a possibility and didn’t know what to call it.  After searching on the internet, I realized that it has a name – proliferation.  This can […]

General Gardening Plant Science

Self Pollinating or Not For Produce

First we are going to cover whether a plant needs pollination to produce the intended item such as the veggie, fruit, herb or bloom. Self Pollinating – each flower on these veggies and fruits has male and female parts.  While these plants are self pollinating, it doesn’t mean that pollinators don’t help produce the veggie […]

General Gardening Plant Science

Soil Temperature for Spring

Especially in the spring, it is important to realize when you can sow seeds directly in the ground.   While I used to wing it, this year I bought the 7 inch soil thermometer from Botanical Interests.  Do a search and find one that you like online. While the snow is on the way out […]