We’re in love with blueberries! So many health benefits and SO easy to grow, even in containers. So how can you begin growing your own berries for future picking, instead of having to settle for grocery store goods? Easy! Become a blueberry aficionado with these growing tips from the pros. There are LOTS of blueberry […]
Pick summer veggies on a regular basis. Beans, squash, okra, and others grow tough and/or bitter if left on the plant too long. Prime picking time is first thing in the morning. Read more about harvesting summer vegetables… Picking snap beans is a two-handed job – use both hands to pick because bean stems are […]
Plenty of yummy easy vegetables can be planted this month including lettuce! See what else you should plant now… Some of the most popular veggies for July planting include bush beans – they germinate quickly in warm soil and will produce heavily in late summer. Other good veggies to plant now for a yummy fall […]
Nobody appreciates a great tomato like we Southerners do, and nobody GROWS a great tomato like Evergreen of Johnson City customers. We have hundreds of plants, dozens of different kinds, and the strongest healthiest tomato plants everywhere. Plus great prices to boot! Here are some of the basics you need to know to grow a […]
You can still plant cool-hardy veggies like spinach, lettuce, onions, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, garlic, asparagus, potatoes, strawberries and lots, lots more. And now that our frost-free date has passed, you can plant more tender veggies like tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and melons and of course, TOMATOES too. You can also add to your vegetable bar beans, […]
Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, raised bed gardening is a terrific option that scads of people are taking of advantage of these days! Naturally, EJC has everything you need to make your raised garden a success! Big rows of vegetables are just not an option for many homeowners. They either can’t or don’t want […]
(Or front yard, for that matter) This month, you can safely plant the ingredients for a delicious, healthy salad right in your own yard – or container! Not only is it fun and rewarding, but it’s a lot cheaper than buying everything at the grocery too! Lettuce – Growing lettuce requires only fertile soil, ample […]
Late March is the ideal time for planting strawberries for a sweet juicy harvest! Strawberries should be planted late this month to give them time to become well established before summer sets in. Keep in mind they need full sun in order to thrive, and do especially well in large containers or half-barrels, in addition […]
Cold weather veggie plants are ready to go in the ground (or container) right now. It’s their nature to not only withstand the cold, but become even tastier due to it! Find out which veggies you can and should plant today, whether you’re putting a few in a container or planting a whole crop! Famous […]
September is not too late to plant some of your favorite fall vegetables for a late-fall harvest! You can still plant veggies like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts in September, but PLANT THEM ASAP! Keep in mind, though, that because they require more time to grow, it is absolutely imperative that you fertilize them […]
