First Vegetables and Flowers to Plant in Spring

Q: What are the first vegetables and flowers we can plant in the spring? A: Lettuce, pansies (in pots), onions, cabbage, potatoes, radishes and carrots would all be good choices. Read More

Mum Plants

Q:I recently received a mum plant. The blooms have died off. How do I keep it alive so I can put it outside this spring? A: Cut it back, keep it well-watered and put it in a bright window. The mum is greenhouse-grown but not the hardy variety. Read More

A Boost To Gerbera Daisies

Q: I have gerbera daisies that I wintered. They are getting weak. How do I give them a boost and make them flower? A: Clean them up well and get the dead foliage off. Read More