Best Cabernet Merlot

When I think about the great grape growing regions, I think about cool or temperate areas of the world, certainly not about growing grapes in zone 9. What grapes grow in zone 9? The fact is, though, that there are many types of grapes suitable for zone...

One of my favorite harbingers of spring is the redbud tree. Eastern redbuds are very common in the nursery trade. Letting a few of these baby trees grow is never a bad idea as, in my experience, redbuds are relatively short-lived.

Not only can I provide the product but I can also teach clients what to do with it,” explains Alvarez. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Sometimes the sourcing scene is confusing for the busy client who wants the best...

Tamp the soil around the plant firmly and water it in well. This vigorous grower can produce up to 6 tons of fruit per acre.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });The Willamette Valley in Oregon is the Caneberry...

There are five groups of lettuce categorized by head formation or leaf type. Let's learn more about the different lettuce types.The five varieties of lettuce that can be grown in the garden include the following:Crisphead lettuce, more commonly known...

Second, poking around will also reveal that the bare soil is dryer than soil under mulch. Photo by iStockphoto/Thinkstock Mulch helps control weeds. The herbs and other dry-land plants get a Cabernet-colored gravel mulch (I'll write more about the effective...

If I am warming up from a chilly walk through New York's streets, inaugurating the wood burning season or congratulating myself on putting away the deck furniture, warmed, spiced cider or wine hits the spot.

Cosmos take full sun and make great background plants with their airy foliage and bright flowers.With all the shapes, colors and sizes of new Cosmos cultivars, you can find the perfect one for your garden.'Daydream' is a very tall variety with smallish,...

The girl kid gave me this for my birthday and not only was it great to have some extra help, it was pretty fun hanging out in the garden with her. I digress, Santa. Yes, yes, I know I already have a pair, but they weren't great quality and have aged badly.

Matures quickly, even in varying weather conditions (yay!). Yum!The first time I saw a picture of this melon, I knew I had to try it. Nearly every seed packet I've ordered for the coming growing season has something unique to offer, to say the least.