They taste great, they’re great for your health, they’re easy and affordable to grow – there is just no downside to growing your own berries! So why haven’t you started yet? The EJC experts stand ready to help you with free, expert advice for successfully growing berry shrubs and vines in our area. And there […]
Tap your tomato plants to encourage good pollination – this involves gently tapping the blossom stem, causing a vibration, Water every day and start feeding them weekly once fruits set. Mound the soil up around your potato plants. It does no harm to the plant if the soil covers the stem; on the other hand, […]
Want to be an expert at growing blueberries? Well you’ve come to the right place! Here is some basic info you’ll need to get started. Decide first whether you want to plant the blueberries that require two different varieties in order to flourish OR one of the self-pollinating shrubs. Some blueberries plants are ideal for […]
Plant Your Own Vegetable Bar You can still plant cool-hardy veggies like spinach, lettuce, onions, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, garlic, asparagus, potatoes, strawberries, brocollini – a healthy superfood cross between asparagus and broccoli – and lots, lots more. Then after our frost-free date of May 10th you can plant more tender veggies like tomatoes, peppers, squash, […]
Think it’s too early to start working on your spring garden? It’s definitely not because March is the perfect time to get those cool weather veggies that can handle cool, early spring weather in the ground. It’s also a great time to sow a variety of seeds indoors so they’ll be ready for early planting. […]
There are plenty of reasons to keep your fruit trees pruned, chief among them is that you want to keep them looking good and healthy but also because you want them to continue to grow and bear quality fruit. Another big reason is that pruned trees add a lot to your landscaping and can increase […]
You’ve reaped the glorious benefits of a beautiful garden – whether it’s full of vegetables or flowers – all spring and summer. Now, however, fall has arrived and it’s time to get your space ready for the cold temperatures and precipitation of winter. So, what’s so tough about that? Vegetables and Annual flowers are likely […]
Ever wonder why your plants are looking a little droopy or like they might be diseased? It could be that you’re overwatering, not watering them enough or even wetting them down at the wrong time of the day. A few tips about the best way to water your plants: Pay attention to the root area. […]
You might not want to think about it just yet but if you want to get the most out of your fall garden, now is the time to start preparing for it. Especially, if you want to have some great cool-weather produce. When summer has waned, the first thing need to do is compost leaves, […]
Growing up in the country, there were always all sorts of berries you could pluck right off the bushes in the backyard for a quick, sweet snack. The taste was amazing and the fact that you could walk out your back door and immediately be able to enjoy a smorgasbord of fresh berries has always […]
