Articles written by Jacqueline Cross

Rotting stems, withering plants and yellow foliage are all signs of disease or nutrient deficiency in cabbage and other plants.

Jun 27, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Holes in leaves, yellow and wilting plants are a few symptoms, which point to larger problems with cabbage and other garden plants.

Jun 20, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of June.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of June.

Jun 6, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

When to pick vegetables for cooking and storing. Picking at the correct time provides crisp, fresh produce for the dinner table, canning, freezing and drying.

May 26, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Vegetables and fruits with unusual shapes, color, size or name will entice children to learn about growing their own food.

May 22, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Focus on five tart cherry varieties. Pick the right cherry tree for your fruit garden by separating the sweet from the tart.

May 12, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Focus on five tart cherry varieties. Pick the right cherry tree for your fruit garden by separating the tart from the sweet.

May 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Monthly chores and checks needed in vegetable, fruit and herb gardens for the month of May where the weather is hot.

Apr 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

A list of monthly chores and checks needed for vegetable, fruit and herb gardens in the month of May.

Apr 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Grow an herb garden with the end use in mind. Herbs used in pickling and salads are easy to grow in any backyard garden.

Apr 24, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Growing all the vegetables a family can eat in gardening space previously unseen. Unconventional vegetable gardening techniques are becoming more popular all the time.

Apr 11, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Many commonly used kitchen and medicinal herbs do not have to be planted in full sun to thrive. Below are five of these including growing tips for each one.

Apr 7, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Suggestions for the number of seeds which should be planted in the vegetable garden to ensure an adequate supply of fresh produce.

Apr 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

The kitchen garden is perfect for growing a few extra plants. The extra harvest can be prepared and frozen for use throughout the winter season.

Apr 3, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Ever wonder just how many berries one bush will provide? The typical yields of these four plants might surprise many gardeners.

Mar 10, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Simple tips for spreading extra seeds around the community: Finding those to share with and how to acquire seeds to pass around.

Mar 1, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Enjoy fresh produce year after year without having to replant every spring and fall. Here, a list of four food plants which keep producing and a bit about how to grow the

Feb 26, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Simple steps for a successful harvest of container grown vegetables include the right soil, water, light, fertilizer and containers.

Feb 19, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Not all vegetables are suited to container gardening. An even dozen which are suitable for pots can be found below.

Feb 19, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Sowing seeds at correct times across the seasons provide a continuous supply of fresh produce.

Feb 13, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Sowing seeds a few weeks apart throughout the growing season keeps fresh produce on the family table well into autumn.

Feb 13, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

For gardeners who have a hard time growing lettuce in areas where the heat comes early and lasts a while.

Jan 19, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Following these basic steps for getting an early start of plants for the spring vegetable garden is easy and rewarding.

Jan 11, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Get an early start on the spring garden season by planting seeds indoors.

Jan 11, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Bugs and gardening go hand in hand. Sometimes, it is hard to know which insects are bad and which are good in the vegetable patch.

Jan 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Bugs and gardening go hand in hand. Some insects are welcome in the garden to help control unwelcome insects.

Jan 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Beans, like any other living thing can be bothered by disease. Below, is a closer look at typical diseases in the backyard vegetable garden.

Jan 4, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

There are many heirloom seeds available today that were nearly lost in favor of newly bred hybrid seeds. Here are ten bean varieties to consider for the home garden.

Jan 4, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

Looking back and looking forward all at the same time. Resolving to make changes that will improve the future are what New Year resolutions are all about.

Dec 26, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Take a few extra minutes this Christmas and gather the components needed to create a special basket for a special gardener.

Dec 13, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Surprise a gardener this Christmas, or any time of the year, with these inexpensive yet indispensable gifts for the food grower in the family.

Dec 13, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Christmas gifts for the vegetable and orchard keeper which are sure to please. Find something for every gardener with this list of gifts.

Dec 13, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Understanding what all those how-to books are talking about makes gardening easier for the novice. Below, often heard garden terms are explained for the new gardener.

Dec 8, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Common pests found in the vegetable garden and the diseases spread by these insects. A closer look for the beginning gardener.

Dec 8, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Growing cherries in the backyard orchard is easy and rewarding. Basic tips for planting and caring for cherry trees for every home gardener.

Nov 25, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

The vegetable garden may not be producing this late in the year but the work is not over. Preparing for spring gardening begins in late fall.

Nov 24, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Growing gourmet greens in containers is easy and inexpensive. Follow the tips below for a successful harvest of specialty greens.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Growing vegetables which can be harvested more than once is like winning the fresh vegetable lottery.

Nov 18, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Cauliflower can be a tricky vegetable to grow in the home garden. Following are a few tips for successful planting and harvesting of cauliflower.

Nov 17, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

The earliest Americans planted food using what is called three sisters gardening. This simple yet productive method can easily be done today in any home garden.

Nov 10, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Storing essential tools and supplies close to the garden is imperative. Organizing them so they are easily located when needed is crucial.

Nov 10, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Meat and fish were plentiful but what kind of vegetables did the pilgrims and native people share at the first Thanksgiving? Here, we will take a look at what is known.

Nov 6, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

It is not a question of if, but when pests will invade crops and backyard vegetable gardens. Here are some of the bugs that wreak havoc on crops in Florida and elsewhere.

Nov 2, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Make sure to leave the nursery with the plants you want to grow year after year. Perennials will grow for many years in the garden without having to replant.

Nov 1, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

A community garden is a cooperative between neighbors to better their existence.

Oct 30, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

The potager garden is more commonly known as a kitchen garden in the United States. Taking it step by step, anyone can create one on his own plot of land.

Oct 30, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

Ghost hunters come from all over to visit the most haunted town in the south, Monticello. Tales of bumps in the night abound. Here is a small sampling.

Oct 29, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

St. Joseph is famous for its ghosts, if only to the locals. Many former residents may very well be sticking around. Take a look at where they may be hanging out.

Oct 27, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross

For tropical gardeners, the mango tree is a must have fruit tree for the home landscape. It offers a sweet and tangy exotic flavor that is eaten raw or cooked.

Oct 27, 2008 - Jacqueline Cross