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Growing Lavender
Lavender is a great herb that can be used to create essential oils or used for relaxation. Learn the best way to grow your lavender. Click here to see more…
Growing and Using Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is an interesting looking vegetable that can be used in soups, stews, or as side dishes. Follow this guide to get your kohlrabi growing this season. Be sure to…
Growing Japanese Maple
Japanese Maples are a widely cultivated family of beloved, slow growing plants useful as small trees, large shrubs, container plants and bonsai. They make perfect landscape accents for any size…
How to Grow Dianthus
Pinks and Sweet William are two other names for Dianthus. Follow these growing instructions to get the most from your plant! Click here for more information on gardening from Ashcombe.…
Growing Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, yams, whatever you like to call them, let’s get them planted and cared for! Click here for more gardening information from the experts at Ashcombe! Sweet potatoes will…
Growing Peppers
Peppers are essential for your cooking and in your garden! Learn how to get the best harvest this season. Check out more gardening tips from Ashcombe! GENERAL INFORMATION Members of…
Growing Peas
Let’s grow some peas! Check out these tips for growing peas in your garden. Look for more gardening tips here. It’s early spring, you’re putting in a garden, and you’ve…
Growing Hibiscus Indoors
Bright, bold, big, and breath takingly beautiful! Hibiscus is a great indoor tropical plant for Pennsylvania. Learn the best way to care for these plants here! Be sure to check…
Growing Herbs
Herbs are a great addition to gardens and kitchens alike. Learn how to care for your plants here! Herbs are carefree, interesting plants that serve many useful purposes. They have…
Growing Geraniums
ZONAL OR BEDDING GERANIUMSThese are the common geraniums that everyone knows and loves. Grown for their huge colorful heads, geraniums make a great display of color in both gardens and…
Growing Beautiful Fuchsias
Fuchsia are beautiful plants with an interesting shape and trailing habit. They’re a great addition to your garden, hanging baskets, and containers. Click here for more gardening pointers from Ashcombe.…
Caring for Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are fun and interesting to have around. Learn the best way to care for them below. Click here to learn more from Ashcombe about garden care. HOW TO…