Fruits

  • 10 Fruit Tree & Shrub Favorites

    When planting any fruiting tree, remember to begin with 12 inches or more of deep, richly-amended soil and adding Petitti Planting Mix or SweetPeet®…

  • 10 Herbs to Grow for Flavor & Health

    *References: Rebecca Toback & Brian Hetrich (2011), “10 Healthy Herbs to Grow (and Eat) at Home,” Health.com; Kerri-Ann Jennings (2012), “8 of the world’s…

  • 2026 Spring Magazine

    *To customers who received the magazine by mail: We apologize our magazine arrived later than expected. Magazine coupons expiring April 19 (“Now-April 19, 2026”)…

  • DIY: Container Gardens For Sun and Shade

    If you’re as excited as we are to dig into container gardening this season, plan a visit (or several) to your closest Petitti Garden…

  • Edibles That Are Easy To Grow At Home

    There’s nothing quite like the fresh flavor of edibles grown in your garden and eaten at your table. Read on to discover how bountiful…

  • Growing Tomatoes Successfully

    Tomato plants are an easy to grow, delicious staple in any Northeast Ohio victory garden vegetable garden. Follow the 8 points of advice above,…

  • History of Victory Gardens

    World War I During World War I, a severe food crisis emerged in Europe as agricultural workers were recruited in military service and farms…

  • How to Grow Blueberries

    It’s no secret blueberries are a delicious, easy-to-grow fruit, but did you know they are among the foods richest in antioxidants and vitamin K?…

  • How to Grow Raspberries & Blackberries

    Growing raspberries and blackberries is an easy and rewarding way to enjoy delicious homegrown fruit and support local pollinators. As with most fruits and…

  • How to Water Through Heat & Drought

    Increased heat and humidity along with decreased rainfall can also cause disease and fungal issues. But, if you stay diligent with healthy watering practices…

  • New Plants to Look for in 2026

    Varieties featured here are generally available for the Spring 2026 season while supplies last, and quantities may vary by location. Selections may change in…

  • Planting the Vegetable Garden

    Once May 15 hits, the average Last-Frost or Frost-Free date for Northeast Ohio, gardeners are eager to plant up their in-ground gardens, raised bed…

  • Preparing Your Soil for a Spring Vegetable or Flower Garden

    By taking the time mid-April to clear your vegetable garden bed of weeds and add nutrient-rich organic amendments, and by allowing proper time for…

  • Vegetable & Herb Companion Planting

    Companion planting is a simple way to maximize the productivity of your garden! Growing the right plants together can help you enjoy increased yields with…

  • What a Fall Frost Alert Means for Your Ohio Garden

    When does the first frost usually happen in Northeast Ohio? In most of Northeast Ohio, the first frost typically arrives between early and mid-October.…