What a dramatic end to spring! The near-drought and heatwave conditions experienced by much of our cool/cold climate region ...

Aphids prefer lush green foliage, so planting crops like beans interplanted with purple, red or blue crops such as red cabbage, red kale, purple sprouting broccoli, or ruby chard can confuse. Growing ...

While many people think of poinsettias as short-lived holiday decor, with proper care, these beautiful plants can thrive long after the holidays and even bloom again the following year. This is ...

Curly kale leaves should look fresh and crisp, with no sign of yellowing. Reject any with leaves that look bruised or slimy. Curly kale is available from September to March. Other varieties of ...

Snack healthy with this spiced, crispy kale. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Each serving provides 56 kcal, 2.5g protein, 1.5g carbohydrates (of which 1.5g sugars ...

Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A: Start in the middle of January. Take them out of ...

And before I can bring those precious and juicy plants to dishes, they were already munched by aphids, fruit flies, caterpillars, and countless nuisance bugs. So, I’ve spent a large amount of time ...

Regularly check your plant for any signs of either problem. The plants can suffer from infestations of mealybugs, aphids, and mites. Signs include visible insects, white deposits, or small webs. To ...