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The other day I was out in the yard making a mental note of yard chores for my to do list and noticed some growth buds on the roses, blueberries & fruit trees. When I was raking some leaves I also found my tulips were coming up. Needless to say......SPRING IS COMING!!! :ya :hide I will admit...

I'm looking to round out my seed supply of things we grow to eat & have few if any of (heirloom types preferred)..... Pepperoncini Tam (?) Jalapeno (mild Jalapeno-for flavor without heat) Sugar Snap pole peas Corn (family prefers yellow variety) I have to offer in trade... Pablo Ancho pepper...

I already have the hot ones but I'm looking to find some mild jalapeno seeds that have the flavor with much less heat. I've seen a few different ones in catalogs under different names, but I don't want to have to place an order for just one item cause of my seed obsession wouldn't/couldn't be...

I have a ton of this plant and have heard it's been used to make soap & shampoo in the past. Has anyone ever done this?

How does one get a fruit tree started? from seed? or cutting? or??? Has anyone tried this before? Sure I know going to the nursery and pick up one already started is easier and more commonplace. BUT is it even possible to start your own?

I've learned the hard way that pears are grafted to quince rootstock, but what about apples, plums, peaches and cherries? Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Is this possible? I know they are supposed to be toxic/poisonous, but can they be safely tossed in the compost pile to sit for a year and the resulting compost be used in the garden for other veggies? Or would it be better to just throw them in the garbage and not take a chance of contaminating...

I have aquired a bag full of these veggie seeds (thanks DH). Some are organic -the website says they are OP, NON-GMO-just as nature intended. Great these will definately be keepers cause I want to save seed. But what about the other seed pkts that are NOT organic, atleast some are OP's like...

I'm trying to save my own seeds to get away from purchased for many reasons including GM seeds. I do know open pollinated varieties are for saving. 1.Does the label organic and/or heirloom mean it's not been genetically modified? 2. I've seen OP type seeds, but without organic/heirloom on the...

Several years ago, we planted a 3-way pear tree. Bartlett, Red and one other I don't remember (kids pulled all nametags) but has standard green/yellow pears on it. 2 or 3 years ago the Barlett branch was broken off and since the tree has grown several new sprouts from the roots that have been...