Vegetable Garden Q&A

Here are four questions that there wasn’t time to answer during the recent Vegetable Gardening Webinar. Q: I have tomato seedlings with purple foliage. Can I save them? Purple foliage on tomatoes usually indicates stress. The most common cause is that they are too cold. Cold temperatures prevent the tomatoes from absorbing the nutrients they…

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Spring Planting ~ Late April Common questions we hear in late April are: “What can I plant now?” or “Is it safe to plant…” So here’s a quick rundown of what can be planted in Cape Cod landscapes in the next two weeks. Perennials It’s fine to plant perennials now. Even those that are a…

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Beautiful Containers With Miracle Gro Potting Mix

Summer is a short season in New England, so it’s only natural that people want their flowering containers to do well. Here are some tips for successful planting this spring. Fill the entire pot or box with good quality potting soil. Do not put rocks, mulch or other debris in the bottom of a pot.…

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