Recent blog articles from Home for the Harvest

Inchelium Red garlic

Inchelium Red garlic is a gourmet heirloom softneck artichoke variety celebrated for its mild yet complex flavor profile. Grown for…
Majestic garlic

Majestic garlic is a hardneck porcelain variety known for its disease resistance and impressively large bulbs. Discovered in Canada, this…
German Red garlic

German Red garlic, a hardneck variety from the rocambole group, is renowned for its vibrant, reddish cloves and robust, spicy…
Korean Purple garlic

Korean Purple garlic is a small rocambole hardneck variety from South Korea renowned for its excellent taste and adaptability to…
Russian Red garlic

Russian Red garlic is a popular heirloom hardneck variety known for its robust, medium-hot flavor and striking purple bulb wrappers.…
Yugoslavian garlic

Yugoslavian garlic is a hardneck porcelain variety known for its large cloves and spicy flavor that mellows to a sweet…
Metechi garlic

Metechi garlic is a hardneck, marbled purple stripe variety known for an intense heat when eaten raw and a robust,…
Siberian garlic

Siberian garlic is a hardneck, marbled purple stripe variety that thrives in both cold and warm climates. It has a…
Chesnok Red garlic

Chesnok Red garlic is a hardneck variety known for its eye-catching, purple-striped bulbs and robust, hardy growth. Originating from the…
German White garlic

German White garlic is a porcelain hardneck variety renowned for its substantial, 2-inch-plus-sized bulbs. Each bulb contains 3-6 large, easy-to-peel…
15 fall flowers

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, many gardeners start packing away their tools, thinking the…
11 shade loving perennials

Looking for some shade loving perennials to add to your landscape? Here’s a list of herbaceous perennial plants that not…
15+ perennial flowers to plant in fall

Most herbaceous perennial flowering plants do very well when planted in the fall when the soil is warm and nighttime…
How to grow asters

Time to learn how to grow asters? You’re in the right place! Asters come in various species and cultivars, ranging…
Hydroponic garden basics

Hydroponic gardening is a method of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution instead of soil. The minerals that the…
How to use a soaker hose

To use a soaker hose, unroll it near the base of your plants, ensuring it’s free from kinks/twists. Connect it…
The best time to water vegetable garden plants

Watering your vegetable garden is more than just a task on your gardening to-do list. It’s a foundational part of…
What is a club apple?

A club apple is a brand-name apple. These specific apple varieties are grown and marketed under a controlled and limited…
What to plant in September

Wondering what to plant in September? From cover crops to fall veggies and beautiful bulbs – there are so many…
When to fertilize tomato plants

Fertilizer your tomatoes correctly is the key to a strong harvest. Unfortunately, if done incorrectly, it can also mean an…
Creating a garden

Interested in creating a garden? While it can seem overwhelming, the truth is that anyone can cultivate a flourishing garden.…
Does lettuce need full sun?

Wondering does lettuce need full sun? if you want to keep the plant happy from planting to harvest, monitoring light…
How to fertilize a cherry tree

Cherry trees are a long-term garden investment, requiring patience and consistent care. One part of this care routine may involve…
Iceberg lettuce

One of the most widely used lettuce varieties around the world (and certainly in my kitchen), iceberg lettuce is a…
What is a soaker hose?

Wondering what is a soaker hose? A soaker hose is a special type of garden hose designed to let water…
Drip irrigation pros and cons

Watering seems like one of the most simple gardening tasks. It certainly can be, but there are also many ways…
Wildlife garden

When dealing with the hustle and bustle of life on a daily basis, who wouldn’t want to transform their outdoor…
Coffee grounds for plants

Gardeners use coffee grounds for plants in many ways around their backyards, from soil amendments to fertilizers and even mulch.…
Aphids on plants

One of the most common pests gardeners struggle with, especially in their vegetable patch, is aphids. Even the mention of…
How to grow parsley

When you’re starting a herb garden, parsley is one herb that has to be on the list. I used to…