Are your tomato plants starting to show signs of blight – and are you wondering if there is anything you can do to save your crop? Or to keep it from ruining your tomato harvest in the future as well? Tomato blight is an issue that all too many gardeners have to face at one …
Did you know that there are several vegetable plants and herbs that you should always keep far away from where you grow your tomatoes? It’s true! There are actually quite a few plants that can harm your tomatoes if they are planted to grow nearby. Thankfully, by simply locating these far away from your beloved …
Looking for a simple solution to prevent the tomatoes on your tomato plants from developing blossom end rot this year – and ruining your harvest in the process? Blossom end rot can be devastating to ripening tomatoes. It first appears as a tiny, brown soft spot on the blossom end of the fruit. In the …
Did you know that what you do with your old, dying tomato plants in the fall can make a huge difference in the overall health of the soil in your garden – and how your tomato plants perform next year? It’s true! Believe it or not, there are actually a few critical mistakes that many …
If you are looking for a safer, all-natural way to control pests organically on your plants – you need to try using neem oil this year! Neem oil has actually been used for hundreds of years for controlling all kinds of pests and fungal diseases. Not just on plants, but trees, shrubs and lawns as …
So what exactly causes tomato blight – and is there really any way to keep it off of your plants? Those two questions are on the minds of many a gardener each and every growing season – and for good reason! Tomato blight can wreak havoc on tomato plants and their yields. And unfortunately, once …
Looking for the secrets to success when it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from the perils of disease and pests? Aside from tomatoes, cucumbers are the second most widely grown vegetable in home gardens. They are also one of the most versatile vegetables around when it comes to being used in your kitchen. …
Looking for some of the best and easiest methods to avoid powdery mildew in the spring? Believe it or not, it’s actually easier than you might think to keep this disease at bay! Powdery mildew is the most common and recognizable group of fungal diseases for plants. It affects not only vegetables but many different …
There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …