Have a raccoon or a family of raccoons that you are trying to keep out of your garden – and from eating your vegetables? If there’s one garden pest that can cause a surprising amount of damage in a very short time, it’s a raccoon. The furry bandits might look cute, but they’re anything but …
Looking for a few quick and easy ways to use up a big harvest of cherry tomatoes this year? Now is the time of year that many gardeners start to become inundated with cherry tomatoes. In fact, it can often seem like they double in numbers with each day that passes! But what in the …
Wondering how to tell if your peppers growing on your pepper plants are ready to pick or not? Of all the vegetables growing in a garden, peppers can be one of the trickiest to know exactly when to harvest. In fact, figuring out the perfect time to harvest peppers can leave many gardeners guessing, especially …
Looking to avoid a few costly mistakes that gardeners often make with their tomato plants in the middle of summer? Even with the best intentions, many gardeners make a few common miscues during the heat of summer that not only hurt the health of their plants – but more importantly – reduce the size and …
Looking to jumpstart your pepper plants and get them to finally start producing some peppers? Whether you grow them in a traditional garden space, raised bed, or even in a container – pepper plants are notorious for being slow starters. Not only do pepper seeds usually take longer to germinate, the plants also have a …
Looking for a few all-natural, effective methods to stop aphids from damaging the plants in your vegetable garden? Aphids can be a nightmare in the garden. One thing is for sure, the tiny, quick-multiplying insects can be hard to stop once they gain a foothold. And once they do, they can quickly bring harm to …
One of the best ways to set your young pepper plants up for big success and a big harvest this summer to prune them right from the start – and that includes pruning off the plant’s first blooms and fruit! When you first plant young pepper plants in your garden, it’s always exciting to see …
One of the best ways to keep your cucumber plants healthy and productive is by feeding them the perfect mix of nutrients. And not just when they are young or starting to produce – but all season long on a consistent basis. Cucumber plants are some of the fastest-growing and most productive vegetables you can …
Did you know that pruning the first early blossoms and small tomatoes off of your young tomato plants is one of the best ways to ensure a big summer harvest? It might feel a bit odd to take off the first flowers or even the first small green tomatoes that form on your plants, but …
When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants safe from pests and disease, there are 3 simple secrets you can employ this spring and summer that will go a long way to helping your plants stay out of harms way. No matter how you grow your cucumbers, it can be quite the challenge for gardeners …