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Hydroponic garden means enjoying garden all winter

In Fielding Questions, a reader shares his successful experiences and offers details on what he has learned.

Tiny tomato seeds in the palm of a hand.

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Is tomato planting about to change?

Burpee has developed tomato and pepper cultivars whose seeds can be planted directly in the garden, instead of using transplants.

Jan 25

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A magnolia plant variety suitable for northern landscapes

Readers also asked about rejuvenating a spider plant and when to plant tomato seeds.

Jan 18

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How long can houseplants live?

The lifespan of a houseplant is almost completely in our own hands, because we control most of the factors in which we place our plants.

Jan 18

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Here’s a watermelon variety great for northern gardens

In Fielding Questions, reader also asked whether apple trees should still be wrapped for the winter.

Jan 11

By Don Kinzler

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Gardening trends predicted for 2025

From music in the garden to plants with holes, here’s a look at trends growing in popularity this year.

Jan 11

By Don Kinzler

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How to remedy jade plant troubles

In Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler also provides more insight on growing onions.

Jan 4

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These are new award-winning flowers and vegetables for 2025

Don Kinzler highlights some varieties from All-America Selections that outperform existing ones.

Jan 4

By Don Kinzler

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The key to preventing spindly seedlings is adequate light

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

Dec 28, 2024

By Don Kinzler

A cluster of aronia berries. Purple, dark blue berries hanging down from red pedicels on a shrub.

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Test your knowledge with this gardening quiz

See how well you can do on this quick quiz.

Dec 28, 2024

By Don Kinzler

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The Blue By You salvia is an outstanding perennial for any garden

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to grow large onions and how to successfully use insecticidal soap.

Dec 21, 2024

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25 fascinating plant facts to share with gardeners in your life

We don’t need to dive deeply into botany to be amazed by our green friends.

Dec 21, 2024

By Don Kinzler

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Incredibly supersized onions grew in a local reader’s garden

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about pruning lilacs and whether potatoes with green spots are safe to eat.

Dec 14, 2024

By Don Kinzler

Some slow-growing flower seeds can be ordered now and started in January. Some open magazines with lists and photos of different types of flower seeds to order.

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How a columnist gardens in December

From overwintering plants to starting seeds for the coming summer, a gardener can always find something to keep busy doing.

Dec 14, 2024

By Don Kinzler