26 Veggies and Flowers to Plant in August for Fall Color and Flavor
Come August, most gardens are buzzing — tomatoes ripening, herbs reaching their peak, and flowers putting on one last show. You’re likely busy picking, weeding,…
Vegetables
When to Harvest Pumpkins So They Last All Season Long
One of the most beautiful sights is plump orange pumpkins dotting the fall landscape. But while this is picturesque, it is often more difficult to…
These 4 Tips Will Change How You Grow Onions Forever
Can you imagine cooking without onions? So, can you imagine a vegetable garden without them? No, of course! So, as spring comes, find a little…
8 Early Spring Seed Crops to Plant – Start Your Garden Season Early!
I bet you can’t wait to start your vegetable garden as soon as possible in spring… So do I! And I am also looking forward…
Why Growing Onions From Seed Is Better Than Planting Sets (And How to Do It Right)
How do you grow your onions? I bet you buy small bulbs (A.K.A, “sets”) and then you plant them, don’t you? Well, let me tempt…
10 Healthy Vegetables Perfect for Winter Gardening
So, with the months of snow, icy temperatures and short days you have a choice: winter vegetable shopping or winter gardening! Ok, you won’t grow…
Stop Ruining Your Tomato Plants with This Common Pruning Mistake!
My first garden in my early 20s proved that I could grow big bountiful tomato plants rife with thick foliage, tons of branches, and promising…
15 Tomato Tips for a Successful Tomato Garden: From Container Mix to Epsom Salt & A Bonus Tip
A successful tomato garden relies on several key factors. Making the most out of things like container planting, soil chemistry, and adding things like Epsom…
10 Excellent Hot Pepper Plants for Short Seasons or Cold Climates
Let me ask you a question, what do you associate chili peppers with? Heat of course! Sunny days in Mexico, beating sunshine, spicy food… But…
How to Fertilize Potatoes: The Secret for a Bumper Potato Harvest!
One of the best tricks for growing a healthy, abundant potato crop is knowing exactly when and how to fertilize them – and just as…