Grow Crisphead (Iceberg) Lettuce

 

Growing Crisphead Lettuce

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Growing Leaf Lettuce

 

Growing Loose-Leaf Lettuce

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Growing Butterhead Lettuce

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 Battling Slugs in the Garden

 

Besides being darn ugly and slimy, slugs look like snails without the shells. They love to chew on plant leaves, and if they're not battled early, they can ruin the look of your plants for an entire season.

Slug damage can appear as multiple holes chewed through the leaves of the garden plants as shown above. The most damage will be done to plant varieties with thinner leaves that are easier for the slugs to chew, like hostas.

Misconceptions about Hostas

  

Common Misconceptions About Hostas

Hostas continue to be one of the most popular perennial plants for a number of reasons, including the variety of sizes, shapes, and colors that they come in. In addition, their ability to grow in less than perfect gardening conditions is unmatched. 

Hostas of the Year

  

 

Hostas Named Hostas of the Year

Every year since 1996, the American Hosta Growers Association has chosen the winner from an increasing number of hostas.

These hostas are usually the cornerstones of most hosta collector’s gardens making these selections a great choice for beginning collectors as well as avid hosta collectors alike. 

Best NEW Books for Vegetable Garden Growers

Best NEW Books for Veggie Garden Growers

In this current time of food uncertainty, there is no better time to learn how to grow your own food. By learning how to plant a vegetable garden, you can bring fresh, nutritious veggies to your family's table and even have enough surplus to preserve for the future!