How To Become a Master Gardener
Julia Morgan 
The rose is the national flower of the United States. The rose was also chosen in 1955 as the New York State flower. Also, roses varieties such as the Arkansas Rose is the state flowers of North Dakota and Iowa, while the Cherokee rose is the emblematic flower of Georgia. Roses belong to the family …
Kalandiva or Kalanchoe calandiva plant, known as Widow’s-thrill plant, is a hybrid of Kalanchoe blossfelda, and belongs to the family Crassulaceae. This article summarizes how to grow and care for Kalanchoe calandiva plant (Widow’s-thrill), Caladiva propagation, and blooming troubleshooting. The Kalandiva or Widow’s-thrill plant is commonly known as Calandiva and is a perennial succulent plant …
How Many Eggs Per Day Do Chickens Lay? This a simple question, with a slightly complicated answer. When planning the hen cycle, an important consideration is egg production. The short answer is that depending on the hen breed will lay more or fewer eggs per year. The best breeds of laying hens lay about 350 …
When we are interested in poultry farming and raising hens to obtain a good egg yield, it is essential to choose certain breeds of hens for laying eggs that have a very high egg-laying index. Otherwise, it will be a waste of resources such as feed, space, and time. In this article, we tell you …
Cinderella pumpkins are also known by the name Rouge Vif d’Etampes, these pumpkins are very beautiful to decorate and also tasty to eat. These pumpkins are named for their resemblance to the pumpkin in the fairy tale “Cinderella”. Learn all about how and when to harvest Cinderella pumpkins in this article. Cinderella pumpkins originate from …
Long Island cheese pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) looks like an artisan cheese wheel and therefore has this particular name. This variety of pumpkins grows to weigh between 6 and 10 pounds (2.8 to 4.5 kg). Learn how and when to harvest long island cheese pumpkin for a great harvest. Long Island cheese pumpkin is also known …
Delicata squash has a buttery flavor that makes it exquisite for many dishes. This variety of squash grows well in USDA zones 2 to 11. Delicata squash is not a difficult squash variety to grow, but the fruits should be observed well to know the correct harvest time. Learn all about when to harvest delicata …
Patty pan or Pattypan squash is very popular and tasty summer squash. This variety of summer squash grows very well in USDA zones 2 to 11. Pattypan squashes are typically 2” to 4” (5 to 10 cm) in diameter and weigh no more than 1 pound (450 grams). Learn all about when to harvest Pattypan …
Many people like to eat blueberries or drink blueberry juice. But also, a lot of people wonder, Do blueberries have seeds? The short answer is YES, blueberries have seeds. In this article, I will provide information about blueberries seeds and also how to grow blueberries from seeds. There are two types of blueberry plants, lowbush …
Buddleja davidii or butterfly bush blooms throughout the summer and part of the fall on the branches that are born in the same year, from spring. In this article, we will explain When Should I Prune a Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) and How to do it, to maintain abundant flowering in spring and summer and …
