Niki Jabbour's Blog, page 68

How to Overwinter Cucamelon Tubers

Cucamelons are the most popular crop in our vegetable garden with the long, slender vines yielding hundreds of grape-sized fruits that resemble tiny watermelons. Hence, their other name, ‘mouse melons’, or as they’re better known, Mexican Sour Gherkins. Most gardeners start their cucamelon plants from seed sown indoors in mid-spring, but the plants also produce [&hellip

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Fall gardening checklist: How to winterize your yard

I love fall, but I’m not a fan of cleaning up the garden. There, I admitted it. I hit a bit of a wall of garden fatigue at this time of year when I’m actually excited to turn my attention indoors. And if I’m outside, I’d rather be hiking or biking and enjoying the weather. [&hellip

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A wildlife garden project for all seasons: The best plants for success

When it comes to starting a wildlife garden project, most gardeners tend to focus on the spring and summer months, when wildlife is very active. But the truth is that autumn and winter are the most critical times to be supporting wildlife. Some animals migrate south for the winter, but many others stay put by [&hellip

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10 of the Longest Flowering Perennials for your Garden

A well designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you also select plants for winter structure. But, for the main growing season, much of that interest comes from flowering and foliage plants. Gardeners who want a lower maintenance landscape would be wise to look for perennial plants that are [&hellip

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Hardneck vs softneck garlic: Choosing and planting the best garlic

Garlic planting is best performed during the month of October in most parts of the country. But, did you know that not all garlic is created equal? There are hundreds of different varieties, but not every one is right for every region of the country. Prior to planting, examine the features of hardneck vs softneck [&hellip

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Tips on pruning a rose of Sharon

When I moved into my current home and started to get to know my garden, I discovered I had five rose of Sharon plants on the property. We moved in the fall and the trees had been meticulously pruned, so we didn’t need to worry about pruning them that first year. Fast forward to our [&hellip

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3 Ways to Grow Fresh Vegetables in Winter

You don’t need a heated greenhouse to grow fresh vegetables in winter; there are many simple season extenders and techniques that can take your garden from summer to fall to winter. In my first book, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, I shared the various crop protectors and winter vegetables that allow me to enjoy a year-round harvest [&hellip

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How to harvest and store garden fresh sage

It might sound intimidating to new gardeners, but harvesting sage is easy. In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to harvest and store your garden fresh sage. Sage is a staple in my herb garden. It’s easy to grow from seed, super low maintenance, and adds a great contrast of color to [&hellip

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Unusual flower bulbs for your garden and how to plant them

Don’t get me wrong, I like tulips and daffodils. Their cheery faces usher in spring with a rush of color and enthusiasm, and like most gardeners, I welcome them with open arms. But, I also like to include more unusual flower bulbs in my garden, too; ones that you don’t find on every corner. These [&hellip

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Turn an old washbasin into a raised bed

I love a good upcycling project. When I was writing Raised Bed Revolution, it was important to me to include raised bed ideas that didn’t require woodworking skills. Not everyone has the tools or the space to build a raised bed. However, there are so many options that don’t involve a lot of effort to [&hellip

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