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Harvest lemons when they reach the brightest color of yellow, and store them in the refrigerator for up to three months. Juice lemons to store just the juice for several months with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Harvest onions in the late summer when the foliage begins to yellow. Onions can be stored in the refrigerator or in a root cellar, where they can be kept cool and dry. Learn more about harvesting and storing onions from the garden with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To harvest and store pumpkins, pick the pumpkins from the vine when they feel hollow inside, and store picked pumpkins in a cold, dry place. Find out how larger pumpkins tend to go faster than smaller pumpkins with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Harvest shallots when the foliage of the plant begins to yellow towards the end of the growing season. Store shallots in a cool, dry place that has room to breathe. Avoid storing shallots in a plastic bag, and consider advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Harvest strawberries when they are firm and bright red. Strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or kept frozen for several months. Soak freshly harvested strawberries in water to remove dust with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To harvest and store thyme, cut the leaves at any time of the year and either use them fresh, or dry them out by hanging them upside down. Keep thyme as a houseplant to use all winter with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Harvest tomatoes a week after they turn red, and store them in a cool place with lots of air. Avoid wrapping tomatoes in plastic to keep them lasting longer with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To harvest walnuts, wait for the nuts to fall from the tree, or tap the walnut tree with a stick to get the nuts to falls. Store harvested walnuts in paper or plastic bags, either in the shells or out of the shells, with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Harvest sunflowers for freshly cut flowers once the petals have arched up. For sunflower seeds, wait until the flower has bloomed and the seeds look like normal sunflower seeds. Find out how to dry or bake sunflower seeds with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Identify edible flowers by researching different flower groups and discussing edible flowers with a specialist. Find out about different edible flowers, such as violets, dandelions and roses, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Plant citrus trees in warm, coastal climates where it doesn't get below 50 degrees or above 90 degrees. Provide citrus trees with full sun and good drainage using advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To plant clover, pick an area away from lawns and gardens, provide full, hot sun, and plant the clover seeds in the spring. Attract bees with clover using advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Plant Gerber daisies in warm climates with sandy soil, good drainage and full, hot sun. Water Gerber daisies well, letting them dry out between waterings, with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To plant grapes, start with a root graft, dig a large hole for the deep roots, provide composted soil, and make sure the plant has lots of humidity. Use a trellis or fence to grow grapes with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Planting jasmine requires full sun, good composted soil, lots of room to grow and something to grab onto. Trim jasmine plants back about one-third every year with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Plant orchids in woody material without a lot of soil, and leave them in a sunny window that does not get too hot. Grow orchids using artificial light and lots of humidity with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To plant peach seeds, dry out the seed on some newspaper over the winter, and plant it in full, hot sun after the last frost. Avoid letting peach seeds dry out completely after planting with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Planting rhubarb requires planting a root and stem piece in full, hot sun with good drainage and lots of water. Use good composted soil for rhubarb plants with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Prepare a growing medium for mushrooms by recreating their natural habitat with dead tree bark and lots of moisture. Use natural manure to fertilize mushrooms with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To protect citrus trees from frost, keep the tree potted in a garage during the winter, or cover the tree with blankets and plastic wrap during a freeze. Shelter citrus trees from cold using double insulation during hard freezes with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Prune a lemon tree by cutting back random branches one-third each year after the tree is done producing fruit in the fall. Trim lemon tree branches at a angle with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune a nanking cherry tree, cut out random branches towards the top of the tree, and thin the tree out one-third the size every year. Trim nanking cherry tree branches at an angle with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Prune a passion flower by cutting out the wild or dead vines and trimming the plant down one-third at a time. Avoid pruning passion flower plants until the vines have reached a significant length with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
To prune beefsteak tomatoes, trim the side branches so that the main branch will get thicker and produce more flowers. Never prune tomato plants more than one-third at a time, and consider advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Prune berry plants and vines by cutting branches in an odd, then even arrangement, trimming the bottom branches and thinning out all but the main branches. Trim berries in the fall or winter with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Landscaping the front or back yard doesn't have to be a professional job. Home gardens provide a tranquil area for reflection and relaxation. Tending and enjoying a garden can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and provide diversion in which to ponder various thoughts that have been lingering in the subconscious. Even with limited yard space, planting a small corner garden is a simple task that can be completed in just an afternoon. In this free video series on gardening, a sustainable gardener explains how to plant, prune, harvest and store a variety of plants, fruits and vegetables. Find out how to harvest and store lemons, onions and strawberries. Learn about pruning citrus trees, berries and a variety of flowers. Keep gardens looking clean and producing great flowers and produce with help from these free videos.
Yolanda Vanveen Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs on the Internet, at garden shows and at farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Vanveen represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, "Smart Gardening," demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs.dkdk
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