GrangeKnows Blog

WHAT IS BLOSSOM-END ROT? One common, yet avoidable problem gardeners face is blossom-end rot. This water-soaked spot at the blossom end of tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumber, and melon fruits is not a fungus or a contractible disease, rather it is a symptom of calcium deficiency. Blossom-end rot becomes even more prevalent when the growing season starts out wet and then becomes dry when fruit is setting. The fluctuation of moisture reduces t… Read more

Cold weather crops make this time of year the season of salad greens! Some of our favorites include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, lettuce, snap peas and spinach. In this GrangeKnows article, we will provide information on cold weather crop harvesting. Because they thrive in colder temperatures, early Spring is the time to plant. Most can endure short periods of frost, and when the temperatures begin to warm, these types of vegg… Read more

Get some early color in your planters. Now is the time to plant pansies and primroses! In this GrangeKnows article, we’ll provide information regarding each flower’s specific planting needs. PANSIESThese Spring annuals are available in a variety of colors, ranging from soft pastel tones to bold and bright colors. The word pansy comes from the French pensée which means "thought," as if the plant resembles someone who is in deep thought, wit… Read more

Imagine biting into a homegrown juicy pear or apple. How about stepping into the backyard and picking fresh cherries or peaches during growing season? Efforts toward successfully growing fruit trees are worth the wait. Fruit trees generally take two to five years to reach a level of maturity that allows fruiting. It is wise to choose a location where your fruit tree will continue to flourish and grow years into the future. This GrangeKnows art… Read more