Did you know that there are 3 vegetable plants that you should never grow near your tomato plants? Tomatoes can grow in raised beds, gardens and even buckets – but they are surprisingly sensitive to competition. When planted near the wrong vegetables, they can suffer reduced growth, fewer flowers, lower yields – and in some …
If you are wanting to plant and harvest a few more healthy greens this year – even when the summer turns hot – then you need to try your hand at growing Malabar spinach! Malabar spinach is one of the best greens to grow when summer heat arrives. While traditional spinach wilts, bolts, or turns …
Did you know that one place you should never start seeds for vegetable and flower transplants is in a window? Although it may seem like a natural fit to grow seedlings in a sunny windowsill, as it turns out, it can create all kinds of issues for your plants. Not just in the short term …
Looking for some big tips for knowing when and how to start your tomato transplants indoors this year? When it comes to starting your own tomato plants indoors from seed, a few simple tips can make a huge difference between growing weak, feeble plants that struggle to survive – or nurturing strong, healthy transplants that …
If you are looking to grow something a little different in your vegetable garden this year, Eight Ball zucchini is the perfect choice to put on your planting list! Eight Ball zucchini is one of the most unique zucchini varieties you can grow, thanks to its perfectly round shape, compact plant size, and incredible productivity. …
When it comes to planting your garden – did you know that there are two vegetable plants you should always start indoors before the growing season begins – and two you shouldn’t? Starting vegetables from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. It gives you better plant choices, saves money, and allows …
Looking for the best way to start your vegetable seeds indoors – and even more importantly – when to pick the best time to put the seeds into the soil? While you can purchase plants at your local nursery or garden center, it’s no secret that the price of plants – as well as everything …
If you are looking to get a little more out of your garden and growing spaces this year – you are going to love today’s article about four delicious fall crops you can plant now in late summer – and harvest in just 45 days or less! As summer winds down, many gardeners assume their …
Did you know that there are five plants from your flowerbeds and garden that you should never, ever throw into your compost pile? Even though all plant life eventually breaks down into compost, that doesn’t mean all plants should go in it. Why? Because many plants or the diseases they possibly carry can actually harm …
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 …