Growing Rhubarb
Although the origins are unclear, rhubarb is probably a hybrid of R. rhaponticum and R. palmatum. These parents and… Read More »
Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias are probably the most well-known begonias here in the west. They range from saucer-sized blooms on… Read More »
Forcing Bulbs
The secret to forcing bulbs is in knowing how much time they need to develop strong roots and come to bloom at a… Read More »
Horticultural Oils
Oil sprays have been used since the late 1800's for the control of various insect pests of fruit and shade trees. As… Read More »
Leaf Eating Pests
In the realm of plant problems, roses are best known for falling prey to aphids and various fungal diseases. Less… Read More »
Pruning Old Roses
“Pruning a rose bush is not unlike giving a home haircut to a small child: you do the best you can, secure in the… Read More »
Growing Potatoes
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) originated in the Andean highlands (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia), where the Incas… Read More »
Growing Garlic
Garlic originated in central Asia with long cold winters, damp cool springs and warm dry summers. Since then they have… Read More »