Are you patiently waiting for your tomato plants to grow, but nothing seems to be happening? There are several reasons your tomatoes might be growing slowly, such as lack of heat and sunlight, the wrong amount of water, or sickness and overcrowding. Tomatoes are a tropical warm-season plant with very …
Flowers have long been treasured for their look and aroma. Though there are many flowers that are also very beneficial when planted in, or near a vegetable garden. Companion planting flowers with vegetables might be to help maintain soil nutrients, prevent erosion, as well as doing things like drawing in …
Zucchinis are an easy plant to grow in most climates. Sometimes, however, the typically dark green leaves will turn yellow and start dying. This is a clear indication that something is wrong with your plant. A healthy zucchini plant will create chlorophyll, which is what makes the leaves the rich …
Cherry tomatoes produce smaller fruits than regular tomato plants, and they are popular amongst gardeners as they grow quickly and set fruits early in the season. They require many of the same conditions as full-sized tomatoes, but there are some specific care requirements that should be acknowledged for the plants …
Cucumbers are a fairly easy plant to grow and can produce large quantities of firm, green vegetables. However, your harvest will sometimes be blighted by an unsightly (and unsavory) yellow cucumber. Unfortunately, there are several reasons your cucumbers might turn yellow. Letting your cucumbers become overripe on the vine is …
Beets are a cool-season root vegetable that have been eaten since antiquity. They are an easy vegetable to grow and are a great addition to any vegetable garden. (Even if your family does not like the taste of beets, the health benefits will not be wasted on your family dog). …
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique that has been used by indigenous peoples across the world for centuries. Companion planting can offer a diverse array of benefits that can help your tomato plants become stronger and healthier than ever before, and they will leave your garden more diverse and …
Beets are a very easy vegetable to grow, but a common question is when are beets ready to harvest. Because beets grow underground, you cannot see their progress and it is often difficult to determine how mature they are. If you take them out too early, you risk pulling small …
Radishes are one of the easiest, quick-to-harvest cool weather vegetable seeds you can plant in your garden. Like most root vegetables, radishes are a biennial, meaning they will bear seeds the second year if left in the ground over winter. They thrive in cool weather and they grow very fast, …
Tomatoes are one of the most anticipated harvests of the season, and homegrown tomatoes taste like no other with their colorful fruits exploding with flavor. When it comes to harvesting them, any seasoned tomato grower will have their own two cents to chip in, with special techniques and tools that …
