That’s when, as part of a tradition dating back more than a century, the seed company opens its gardens to the public for the annual Burpee Open, set this year for July 27. For one day, guests ...
Lots of plants rely on insects like bees to reproduce. To make a seed, a flower needs to be pollinated. This means that pollen from one flower needs to travel to another. Bees are very important ...
The nursery grows most of its plants outdoors from seeds, ensuring that plants are hardy before they leave. Annie's Annuals is also committed to being bee-friendly and does not use any ...
Q: I purchased two bags of grass seed last spring, and I am finally getting around to using them. However, the seeds in one of the bags now has a musty odor. Does grass seed go bad? A: Everyone ...
Nothing brings us out in beads of sweaty dread quite like a burpee. But given the huge benefits of burpees, it’s high time we finally put our fears to rest and nailed them once and for all ...
Seed saving connects a gardener more closely to a plant’s life cycle. It’s also a way to disconnect from corporations that copyright seed varieties, often limiting plant diversity. Saved ...
Our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Seed and Plant Finder lets you quickly search the online catalogs of more than 500 mail order seed companies. All you have to do is type in the variety you’re looking for ...
Burpees are a tough bodyweight exercise, which makes them perfect for strength training workouts. Here’s how to do them correctly for optimum impact. How do you feel when you hear the word ...