What herbs to grow and where

South Dakota’s state grass is wheatgrass. This perennial, cool season grass is native to North America and graces the southwest, Great Plains, and mountainous regions of the western U.S. It has some erosion control benefits but using western wheatgrass for grazing is the primary purpose. If you are trying to reclaim rangeland, read on for tips on how to grow western wheatgrass. What is Western Wheatgrass? Western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) is one of the prefer

Peaches and nectarines are easy to grow. Peaches and nectarines are semi-hardy deciduous woody perennial trees. They grow best where summer is hot and where winter temperatures regularly fall below 45°F. Nectarines like slightly warmer conditions. Peaches and nectarines are less hardy than apples; their range is farther south and at lower elevations than apples. Peaches and nectarines are different forms of the same fruit. The peach has a fuzzy skin. The nectarine is a smooth-s

Curly or curled endive and escarole are cool-weather vegetables; they are varieties of the same plant. Curly endive has curled, ruffled leaves and escarole has smooth leaves. Curly endive is sometimes called frisee. Sow endive or escarole seed in the garden as early as 4 to 6 weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. Seed started indoors for transplanting out can be sown 8 to 10 weeks before the average last frost. Grow crops so that they come to harvest before

This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. June is one of those months when everything starts growing seemingly overnight. A lot is going on this month: spring crops are finally maturing and getting ready for their final harvest, and heat-loving plants are growing vigorously. If you’re gardening intensively – like I recommend you d