How to use Nematodes in your garden
What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are microscopic, unsegmented worms that exhibit a simple, tubular body structure....
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Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Blog
By E Hollister / December 2, 2009
Seed Starting Tips from Gurney’s
For those of you who are hesitant to try seed starting, fear not! There is a way to make seed starting simple, quick and fun. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need an elaborate basement operation with fluorescent lights and elegant light fixtures!
Read MoreComposting: Save Your Leaves!
For most gardeners, November is a month for raking leaves and racking your brain trying to figure out what to do with them. You could put them in the street or bag them, but why let them go to waste?
Read MoreNovember Gardening Reminders
In some regions, gardeners are finding that it’s just too cold to be outside. Don’t spend the season mourning the loss of your summer garden, though.
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By Gurney's Team / December 24, 2020
The Most Loved and Hated Vegetables by State
It’s no secret that most children don’t like to eat their vegetables. We can all relate to memories of puckering...
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By Gurney's Team / March 17, 2022
How to Grow Sweet Potato Vines
Both ornamental gardeners and vegetable gardeners love growing sweet potato vines. These tender plants from the Ipomoea batatas family, can...
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By jmehta@gardensalive.com / March 3, 2012
Growing Pumpkins from Seed: A Simple Guide
While I’m quite fond of Trick-or-treating, carving Jack O' Lanterns is my favorite Halloween activity, still! Back when I was in school, my dad and I would spend hours in the kitchen garden, selecting pumpkins good enough to fit the role. And we always had pumpkin pie for our special Halloween dessert. Oh, the benefits of growing pumpkins! Another wonderful thing about pumpkins is that they’re so very easy to cultivate. Here’s some information on how to grow pumpkins from seed.
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