Struggling with the notorious zucchini monster taking over your garden? You’re not the only one! Every year I forget just how vigorous the growth of zucchini plants can be, going from innocent little seedlings to triffid-like monstrosities seemingly overnight! One…
Butternut squash is the ultimate homesteading crop! It only takes up a tiny space in your garden, so you don’t need a massive farm to make plenty of food. (All you need is a small garden and room for their…
Gardening in New England is no gentle affair. The elements conspire against us, from the rocky terrain to the fleeting growing season and the erratic climate. But fear not! Our list of easy-to-grow veggies for New Englanders reads like a harmonious score. Each crop is…
We love growing onions! However, one annoying problem is that their leaves are flimsy and top-heavy compared to other beginner-friendly crops like cucumbers or kale. Luckily, we know a few nifty gardening hacks to stop droopy onion plants from falling over. The first step is to figure out why…
When I had a little vegetable plot, I never imagined being in a situation where I’d think about drip irrigation. Those thirty minutes spent watering with a hose every summer evening were calm, relaxing, and therapeutic! But – we also…
I adore growing sugar snap peas! They are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. Eating them is a heavenly delight. These little green pods also pack loads of flavor and nutrition, and growing sugar snap peas is a doddle…
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…
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…
Picking ears of corn, whether in one’s garden or at the supermarket, can be more challenging than picking other vegetables or fruits. It’s easy to tell if bananas are ripe because of how they look and feel in one’s hands….
When it comes to yummy cucumbers, there are usually two different types: slicing, which are usually larger cucumbers up to 12 inches in length; and pickling, which are usually up to six inches in length. If you’re new to gardening…
Are homegrown veggies more nutritious? Yes! It comes down to one main reason: The second a vegetable is picked, the nutrient content begins to decrease. Commercially-grown vegetables can spend several weeks in shipping while they travel thousands of miles from…
Growing tomatoes and timing the harvest of your tomato garden is trickier than most growers admit! That’s why gardeners always ask: “How long does it take for tomatoes to grow, exactly?” We’re about to reveal our best-kept tomato growing secrets…
Spending too much time digging the ground with a shovel? One day, I realized that wasting time and effort with only a shovel and a trowel made no sense. When you’re expanding your garden, you can make your life easier…
Trees with edible leaves? Yes! We can show you that salad grows on trees! We all know that homegrown leaves can be delightful. And delicious! The only problem with annual salad crops is that they require ongoing work. And all…
Do you struggle to keep the water up to your vegetables in summer, especially in hot areas of the country? It might be time to install some shade protection for your garden. You’ve probably been told that all vegetables love…