Some of the most troublesome tomato bugs you will come across are aphids! Aphids on tomato plants can be a real menace, ruining all your efforts and reducing your crop to almost nothing. But can you get rid of aphids on tomato plants naturally, or are insecticides the only solution? We have a ton of …
Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite types of winter squash to grow, as they are both simple to cultivate and incredibly delicious! Still, if it’s your first time growing these beauties, you might not know what to look for in healthy plant development – and, most importantly, when to harvest spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squashes are highly nutritious, and …
One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how does thyme get along with other plants? It gets along surprisingly well. And – thyme also aids …
Growing tropical plants such as pineapples is far simpler than many realize! Pineapples are fun, easy to cultivate, and unlike any other fruiting plant in your garden. But how long does it take to grow a pineapple, exactly? And what is the best technique for a superior fruit harvest? If you are planning on growing pineapples, patience …
Despite the stereotypes that leafy vegetables are bland, kale is versatile and can be prepared in many ways – cooked, baked, or used raw in salads. Still, there is one question commonly asked by beginner gardeners: how and when do you harvest kale so it keeps growing? Learning how to pick kale and how to …
Here’s why I love growing celery in containers! You may have heard that celery is notoriously tricky to grow. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has struggled to germinate celery seeds and transplant them into my spring garden. Luckily, growing celery in containers or pots is much easier! It may well be the solution, …
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised garden beds, but raised gardens come with some notable disadvantages. In some cases, they only make your garden harder to maintain! I understand the benefits of raised gardens, and for some of you, it’s just the right thing. For example, …
How many pumpkins per plant can you expect to grow? And how can you ensure the best pumpkin yield? We’re about to answer both questions so you can enjoy the best pumpkin harvest possible. Various factors affect the overall number of pumpkins you can grow on a single plant, and we are here to explore …
Although they used to grow grapes without a trellis in the old days, I prefer my grapes on a dedicated grape vine trellis (also known as a grape arbor), especially when they’re getting started. However, I’ve recently run out of new ideas to make my backyard grape vine trellis designs fit in well with the …
Nobody in their right mind wants to smell or eat a rotten sweet potato. Yuck. And Pee-U! So we’re sharing how to tell if a sweet potato is bad or still good. That is our mission here today. To learn when a sweet potato spoils and should not get eaten. We’ll also look at how long it takes …
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. No matter where you are in the world or what your yard looks like, with a bit of effort, you can grow your own …
It is common to see greenhouses left sad and empty in winter, but why leave them empty when you could be growing a winter garden full of delicious veggies and herbs? The colder months are the perfect time to move your garden indoors to a greenhouse garden! Gardening in your greenhouse in winter is simple …
That time of year is almost here again. When the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the zucchini is ripe for the picking! The only trouble is that it can be tricky knowing when to pick zucchini for the perfect harvest. But no worries! We’re about to share everything we know about picking zucchini …
There’s nothing more satisfying about gardening than pulling the first ripe tomato of the season off the vine, still warm from the sun. But without adequate and bright energy from the sun, our tomatoes would be bland, watery, and flavorless. But how much sun do tomatoes need to ripen without splitting? Our comprehensive tomato sun requirements guide is about …
Classic crops, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes, are classics for a reason. Still, if you want to add some unusual, weird, and exciting colors and flavors to your garden, you might want to try some of these fruits and vegetables. Unusual and weird fruits and vegetables like black carrots, snake beans, Jerusalem artichokes, horned …