Niki Jabbour's Blog, page 43
August 17, 2021
When to harvest beets from a home garden
I’ll admit it. I’m a reformed “beet hater.” When I was a kid, I thought I didn’t like beets... READ MORE »
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August 13, 2021
When to cut back peonies: Time your pruning to help next year’s blooms
After the first spring bulbs appear, the blooms I look forward to with the most anticipation in the... READ MORE »
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August 10, 2021
An herb spiral: A beautiful and productive bed for growing garden herbs
An herb spiral is a raised garden bed that is both beautiful and functional. It’s perfect for... READ MORE »
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August 8, 2021
Two clever and easy DIY projects for growing food in small spaces
Would-be food gardeners who are short on garden space but want to grow vegetables and herbs can find... READ MORE »
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August 5, 2021
When to harvest carrots for fresh eating or storage
While carrots are certainly not the most expensive veggie at the grocery store, most families eat... READ MORE »
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August 1, 2021
How to propagate sedum: Make new plants from division and cuttings, and by layering
A few years ago, I brought home a gorgeous maroon sedum from a plant sale. I planted it in my front... READ MORE »
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July 27, 2021
When to pick tomatoes for the best flavor and fruit quality
A fully ripe homegrown tomato is the highlight of the summer vegetable garden. Yet a ripe tomato is... READ MORE »
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July 23, 2021
Curing onions for long-term storage and winter use
In my house, we seem to need an endless supply of onions. While buying onions at the grocery store... READ MORE »
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July 15, 2021
Hummingbird flowers to add to your pollinator garden
I first realized I had attracted hummingbirds to my yard when I was gardening. Earlier in the season,... READ MORE »
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July 9, 2021
Begonia Escargot: A unique foliage plant for shade
Many gardeners think they need to have a lot of color in order to have a beautiful garden, but that... READ MORE »
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