Monthly Archives: November 2013

Tip #86: What Kind of Sunflowers Should I Grow?

Sunflowers are native to the Americas and are grown for a varieties of reasons including oil extraction, seed butter, phytoremediation, cut flowers, and food for humans and livestock.

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Tip #85: What Is Pelleted Seed?

Small seeds are sometimes encased in an inert material like clay to make planting easier, reduce thinning, and improve germination. Pelleted seed is best used the same year it is purchased.

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Tip #84: Plant Hardiness Zones

Understand your gardening zone to help you decide which plants will grow successfully in your garden.

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Tip #83: Prepare and Sharpen Your Tools

Clean off all dirt, tighten loose nuts, and sharpen blades of your garden tools to get them ready for another growing season and keep them in tip top shape.

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