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8 Great Vegetables for Your Fall Garden

Jul 26, '23

Most of us associate the excitement of gardening with the early spring when it starts to warm up for the growing season but fall gardening has made a huge comeback within the past few years. As many of your cool season crops can be grown in both the spring and...

What Pumpkin Varieties Should I Grow?

Jun 30, '23

Pumpkins are relatively easy to grow and can be a great project for family gardens! Whether you are new to gardening or are a seasoned grower, there are a few key things to keep in mind when planting your pumpkins. First is that they need a lot of space and...

The Best Gifts for Gardeners

Dec 2, '22

Looking for some gift options for the special gardener in your life, but not sure what to get them? You’ve come to the right place! There are a lot of great options out there, but if you are unfamiliar with gardening it can be difficult to know what you are...

What and When To Plant This Fall 🌱

Jul 14, '212 comments

As we are fast approaching August, it is time to start planning for Fall Planting! In a month or so, your vegetable garden will probably be winding down, the tomatoes will be less plentiful, the beans will turn starchy, the zucchini vines will die off. While it may be hard...

6 Popular Crops for Home Gardens

Apr 17, '20

Here are some great crops that thrive in Lancaster’s climate and soil: Spanish Onions – those delicate, sweet, round yellow onions are best planted from onion sets. They need well-drained and composted soil, full sun, and nitrogen fertilizer. The more water the onions retain, the sweeter they are, so a...