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Featured: Which Garlic is Best for You? Hardneck or Softneck Garlic? Stark Bros garlic varietiesStark Bros garlic varieties When it comes to growing garlic there are 2 main types, the hardneck and the softneck. Each type has its benefits and characteristics and planting both may be a good option for you. 
How to Tell When Pawpaws Are Ripe Ripe pawpawRipe pawpaw The largest native fruit to North America, the Pawaaw has a custard-like texture and a sweet, tropical flavor. But, to fully enjoy this fruit, you must eat it when it’s at peak ripeness. Ideally, Pawpaws are picked slightly underripe, this allows you to get to them before they drop and critters eat them.
How to Harvest and Store Onions Harvesting onions.Harvesting onions. Onions intended for storage are harvested when the bulbs have reached their full size, and the tops start to dry and flop over. In most cases, you can start harvesting storage onions in mid to late summer, about 100-150 days after planting, depending on the variety. Keep an eye on the foliage of the onions. When about half of the foliage has turned brown and fallen over, it's usually a good indication that the onions are ready for harvest.
How to Prune a Columnar Apple Tree Article imageArticle image To keep your trees healthy and productive, it is important to prune them regularly. In this article, we will discuss the tips and techniques for pruning a columnar apple tree.
How To Prune A Peach Tree Article imageArticle image Increase your harvest by pruning your peach tree in these easy steps.
How to Protect Strawberry Plants in Winter | Winterize Your Patch with Straw Mulch YouTube Thumbnail for Mulching StrawberriesYouTube Thumbnail for Mulching Strawberries Winterizing your strawberry patch with mulch can help protect your plants from extreme cold temperatures and ensure a healthy harvest next spring. One simple and effective way to do this is by using straw mulch. Here's how to get started:
Keep Apples Fresh Longer - Proper Storage for Your Apple Harvest Keep Apples Fresh Longer - apples in a basketKeep Apples Fresh Longer - apples in a basket Make the most out of your crop by storing your apples properly. With the right conditions, apples can remain fresh for months – in some cases even up to a year! It starts with choosing a variety that stores well and then harvesting and storing with care. Even without a root cellar, apples can remain fresh for a surprisingly long time!
How to Know When Apples are Ready to Pick Picking Apples - Watch NowPicking Apples - Watch Now Knowing when apples are ripe may be easier than you think! Follow these simple steps to know when it's time to harvest apples from your fruit tree.
Mowing Strawberry Plants Mowing Strawberry Plants WATCH NOWMowing Strawberry Plants WATCH NOW When it's time to prune your strawberry patch, there are several options to consider for cutting back your strawberry plants. Andrew at the Howard Homestead utilized a push mower and bagger to prune his strawberry patch of 400 plants in less than 30 minutes!
Planting in Summer – Tips for Success Garden in summerGarden in summer Planting is not limited to the Spring! With a watchful eye, you can continue to fill out your garden with lush perennial plants and trees throughout the Summer and into Fall!
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