9 Reasons Why Your Basil Leaves are Turning Yellow + Easy Fixes
Basil is a deliciously sweet and spicy herb used in cuisines around the world. A member of the Lamiaceae, or mint family, it has a wonderful aroma and versatile uses …
Growing Food
Top 10 Tomato Planting Tips for Abundant Yields and Healthy Plants
Homegrown tomatoes are some of the most popular garden plants on the planet. There is nothing quite like a ripe juicy tomato straight from the vine in the summer heat. …
Brown Spots on Basil Leaves: Why It Happens & and How to Treat It
If you have ever grown basil in your garden, you might have noticed that it is not always a perfect green herb. If you’re noticing dead looking brown spots on …
17 Vegetables, Fruits And Herbs You Can Easily Regrow Using Food Scraps
You might be surprised to learn that regrowing vegetables from scraps isn’t just some strange Pinterest trend. It’s something that you really can do, and it can be a great …
How to build Raised Garden Beds on a Slope or Hillside
Many gardening articles expound the advantages of a gentle southern sloping garden, but sometimes the slope is a little too steep for effective gardening. Or maybe the only space you …
Creating The Perfect Soil pH For Acid Loving Tomatoes
Do you ever wonder why sometimes your tomatoes thrive, and other times they don’t do so hot? One reason could be your soil’s pH. Tomatoes are an acid-loving plant, and …
How To Grow Huge And Juicy Beefsteak Tomatoes In Your Garden
Much like their name implies, the meaty and juicy texture of beefsteak tomatoes has given them quite the reputation amongst gardeners. These extra large delicious tomatoes are highly coveted in …
What To Plant In July: 23 Vegetables And Flowers to sow and grow in July
As the July sun blazes down, you often think that planting is done for the year, but July is definitely not too late to plant garden vegetables and ornamentals, in fact …
Harvesting Carrots And How To Tell When They Are Ready To Be Picked
It is exciting to see your germinating carrots popping out of the ground and grow into healthy, bushy greens. But what is going on below the surface? Carrots are easy …
Why Aren’t My Tomatoes Turning Red (And 14 Tricks To Ripen Them On The Vine Faster)
As fall approaches, many of us watch with trepidation as our vines are loaded with green tomatoes that are slowly ripening. Especially in northern climates, it is often difficult to …