The cycle
Plants need nitrogen to grow, develop and produce seed.

A newer, hybrid tomato
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The fruit of hybrid tomatoes is meatier and seed cavities are smaller with fewer seeds.

Mary Kroening

Container plants
There's a variety of plants with colorful flowers and foliage to choose from.

Healthier potted plants
Misconceptions are lethal.

Use a pedometer

Use a pedometer properly
Pedometers can be a great motivational tool as you see your step count climb.

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Earth song rose

Select the right rose for Missouri
Roses are blooming, but it's not too late to plant more in home gardens.

DaffodilsDaffodils
Few garden plants give as much pleasure with as little effort.

Girdling roots
Don't plant that tree too deep.

Gardens for every body
Looking toward spring, elderly or disabled persons can receive gardening tips in a virtual world designed to help.

Oh deer
Spring landscaping may invite unwelcome visitors to backyards.

StrawberriesStrawberry cultivars and their culture
Strawberries are well adapted to our climate, require a very small investment, and will produce a good crop of fruit about 13 months after planting.


Get ready
A home disaster kit prepares families for spring surprises

Lawn and order
A healthy, weed-free lawn begins with spring regimen.

A bell pepper adds color to the gardenColor your garden
Brightly colored bell peppers can decorate a vegetable garden and lend color and taste to the table.

Spring training
Just as baseball players need to get in shape, this is a great time to start preparing our bodies for warm weather activities like gardening and yard work.

StrawberriesGet growing
The vegetable planting calendar has the information you need.


Greenhouse
Hobbyists find challenges in "ultimate toy."

Varieties of potatoes

Special spuds
When planting vegetable garden, don't settle for plain old potatoes.

Updated 5/5/08