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The gardening season has officially started and, while you still need to be prepared to cover tender annuals and tropicals, there’s a lot you can do in the garden now.

After a long Minnesota winter, many Although many garden projects require waiting for consistently warmer weather, there are some things that you can do in early spring to get your garden off to a good start.

After all the work you put into your garden, it can be very frustrating when deer come and eat your plants down to the ground. Even though a hungry deer will eat just about anything, there are some things you can do to protect your garden. Deer Repellents  There are two types of deer repellents…

What is the difference? You may have been hearing a lot about heirloom tomatoes in recent years. These flavorful tomatoes have been rediscovered in a big way and are popping up in farmers markets, specialty food stores, and home gardens. So what is the difference between and heirloom and a hybrid tomato? Heirloom Tomatoes An…

What is a Cole Crop? Cole crops are vegetables in the Brassica (bràs-si-ca) family; which includes cabbage, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, cauliflower and broccoli. The term cole crops can be confusing. Cole crops prefer cool weather, but cole actually refers to the Latin word, caulis, meaning stem or cabbage – and not to temperature. Cole crops…

Why do my tomatoes have a black spot on the bottom? After you put effort into planting and caring for a tomato plant, it can be disappointing when you don’t end up with beautiful, healthy tomatoes. One of the most common problems with tomatoes is Blossom End Rot, which shows up as a black flattened…