If you have little yard space, physical limitations, or a brown thumb. If you are a control freak, or can never remember to water the plants, If you fall into ANY of these categories, you're...
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Vegetables for March Planting
They call them cool-weather vegetables not just because they thrive in cooler temps, but also because the cold weather actually makes them sweeter! Plenty of vegetables fall into this category and we have them in a big selection of strong healthy plants! Whether...
Vegetables: From Seeding to Feeding
Taking Veggies From Seeding to Feeding! Growing vegetables from seeds can be a cost-effective and rewarding experience, in addition to allowing you complete control over your veggies from seed to dinner plate! If this is the first time you have started a vegetable...
Raise Your Expectations : Raised Garden Beds
Expect better crops in limited space! Expect more mobility! Expect more convenience! If you want to get a jump on early spring crops, raise your expectations and start with raised garden beds from Evergreen of Johnson. Raised beds are ideal for getting a jump on...
Going to Seed
In this case, going to seed is a GOOD thing! Folks are starting vegetables, herbs, sprouts and more this month with seed starter kits from Evergreen of Johnson City. It's a fun hobby, easy to do, and offers terrific rewards! The Planters Pride Fiber Grow Coconut...
Tree & Shrub Spotlight: January
This month, our tree and shrub spotlight falls on two great choices for winter planting! By planting your tree or shrub now, it will have time to establish an underground root system so that when growing season arrives in a few months, your addition will have a...
Raised Beds
Raised bed gardening has become so popular and Evergreen of Johnson City offers the most extensive collection of options to be found in our area! Everything from black fabric Smart Pots to recycled plastic stackables for extra soil depth, from long-lasting cedar...
Spice Your Food & Keep the Vampires Away
You probably guessed we’re talking about garlic – the wonder herb! So much flavor, so easy to grow, so limitless as to when it can be planted and how it can be used! Never grown garlic before? Now is as good a time as any to get started, and you’ve come to the right...
Second Season Gardening
Vegetable gardeners know this month is the start of Second Season gardening; a final chance this season to plant and enjoy fresh veggies straight from the garden to your dinner table! There are lots of vegetables that are perfect for fall planting - knowing...
A Very Berry Good Idea
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...
Summer Vegetable Tips
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...
Bounty of Blueberries
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...
Plant Your Own Vegetable Bar
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....
What Vegetables Should You Plant In March?
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...
Pruning Your Fruit Trees
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...
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
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...
Watering Your Garden or Landscaping
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...
Preparing and Planting your Fall Garden
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...
Growing Your Own Berries
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...
Popular Tomatoes in Our Region
Is there really anything better than having a homegrown tomato in the summer with breakfast, lunch or dinner? Or even just eating it right off the vine with maybe a touch of salt? This is the perfect time of the year to enjoy tomatoes, one of this area’s most abundant...
Planting Your Early Spring Vegetable Garden
For gardeners and fresh vegetable lovers, the first hint of spring tends to make them start thinking about tilling the soil, getting their hands dirty and planting some crops. The good news is that you can actually start your garden in March. The bad news is that you...
Tips for Planning a Vegetable Garden
One of the best things about the weather warming up and the seasons changing is being able to plant a garden. Is there really anything better for a foodie than being able to gather fresh vegetables whenever they want them, cook them up and then enjoy them in a...