Let’s venture a guess that your mind is wandering toward what to plant in your 2019 garden. As you look through seed catalogs and websites, it’s natural to look for what’s new and what will grow best in the garden. We thought we would help take the guesswork out of “what to grow” by asking a fewRead more

Looking to increase pollinator activity in your garden? From container gardening to large garden areas, AAS Winners can help! Planting a variety of plants is a sure way to bring pollinators to your garden! Here are 7 tips to increase pollinator presence in your garden.  Not sure which types of pollinators you want to host? Flowers likeRead more

It can be so disheartening when you spend your time and money dreaming of a bountiful harvest only to have the plants succumb prematurely to disease. Here are 7 tips to make sure your garden is filled with healthy, happy plants!   1)  Plant newer varieties that have been bred for disease resistance (see AAS WinnersRead more

Are you interested in joining a special Social Media group made up of passionate hobby gardeners like yourself? Then our new Facebook Group, aptly named Flower and Vegetable Winners, is for you! We have over 2,400 members throughout North America who share photos, thoughts, advice, and tips with other members of this group. We launched thisRead more

Only if they perform better than those tried-and-true varieties can they become an AAS Winner! Did you know that all AAS Winners have been trialed against varieties that are considered “best in class”? Where to purchase AAS Winners If you like Burgundy Okra …You’ll love Candle Fire Okra! This red/burgundy okra – Candle Fire – wasRead more

It’s Wedding Season! It’s no secret that more and more brides and grooms are choosing to grow their own flowers (and vegetables) for their big day. Or maybe mom, dad, aunts, uncles or friends have offered to grow some of the couple’s favorites. In any case, planning ahead is the key to success and theRead more

All Treats No Tricks! Halloween creeps up on us with appropriately named AAS Winner garden delights.  These winners are destined to be favorite treats in your own garden! Give them a try next year and get ready for a “howling” good garden.  Pumpkin Super Moon Pumpkin Super Moon Super Moon Pumpkins You and your goblins will love the nice,Read more

As the days get shorter, many gardeners might think their harvesting days are coming to a close but think again!   Many crops perform and taste better when grown in cooler temperatures. The key is knowing when the average first frost date is for your area. Don’t know your first frost days? Here’s a USDA Hardiness MapRead more

Bring Some Color & Heat to your Combo Container! Combination containers give you the freedom and flexibility to grow different plant varieties in one small space. Use two, three or four plants together that have similar growing needs and end up with a very eye-catching container. Bring together the colors and kick of culinary spices in thisRead more

A wide variety of vegetables lends themselves to early spring planting because they do well or are tolerant of cooler weather. Because weather varies so much — areas can experience an “early” or “late” spring — it is unwise to put an exact starting date on when to sow. A rule of thumb is whenRead more