In my opinion, eggplants in general don’t get the love they deserve. They can seem a little intimidating to grow- but as long as you plant them in the right spot in your garden, they can produce a delicious harvest without too much effort on…
I love growing fresh peppers- they have a spot in my garden every year! And there won’t be any crunchy, flavorful fruits without healthy flowers growing at the appropriate time. Pepper plant flowers contain pollen-producing and pollen-receiving sites, and each blossom is capable of yielding…
Bell peppers are a perfect taste of summer- they’re crisp and juicy with a distinctive sun-kissed taste (that’s my opinion anyway!). To get large, tasty fruits, bell peppers need plenty of sunlight to grow- but figuring out what that actually means can be confusing. How…
Sunny golden cucumber flowers are a surefire sign of summer and crunchy, juicy cukes are just around the corner. But it’s happened to me- my plants aren’t producing as many flowers as I hoped, leaving me wondering what kind of crop I might end up…
Mint has a reputation for being an extremely hardy plant- and I’ve certainly found that to be true in my own garden. But that doesn’t mean that it’s immune from problems- and mint leaves with white spots are one of the more common issues. White…
As much as I’d love to have a large in-ground garden, it’s just not in the cards at this time in my life, and that’s where vertical gardening systems come into play. Vertical gardening allows me (and you!) to convert those odd spaces into thriving…
It’s a flavorful addition to summer meals and a favorite with many types of butterflies and insects- yes, dill is a versatile garden herb. And using dill companion plants is a smart way to maximize your plant’s productivity and make the best use of garden…
Hydroponic systems, in one form or another, have been used throughout history. What is hydroponics? Hydroponics involves growing plants in nutrient-enriched water rather than soil. Growing plants in a hydroponic system makes nutrients, oxygen, and moisture readily available, resulting in faster production and larger harvests….
Cucumber are an easy-to-grow, vining plant that are a must-have for many home gardeners. WebMD tells us that cucumbers are chock full of water, low in calories and can provide several necessary vitamins. With that in mind, it’s only natural to want the biggest, best harvest…
Hydroponics is the future of growing food, but it’s hard to know where to start. You can’t buy a hydroponic system at your local garden store, and you don’t want to spend $200 (or more!) on an off-the-shelf solution online. The DIY approach sounds like…
The Kratky method of hydroponic growing is awesome for several reasons: It’s perfect for beginners, requires no electricity and is a simple set-up for passive growing. That all sounds great, but what can you grow with the Kratky method? These crops are your best bet…
Have you ever thought you can’t start a garden because you just don’t have the space? Does it seem like the only people who can grow worthwhile gardens are those who have large areas to work with? Untrue! In this guide to Bucket Gardening 101,…
Cucumbers are a favorite crop for many gardeners the world over. And why not- you just can’t beat the taste of a refreshing, hot-off-the-vine cuke in your salad or as a snack. But cucumbers leaves frequently develop unhealthy yellow shade at some point during the…
