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 …
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 a few simple secrets that can go a long way to helping your plants stay out of harms way. No matter how you grow your cucumbers, it can often be a challenge for gardeners to get a sizable harvest from …
When it comes to fertilizing your bell pepper plants, knowing the right way to power your peppers can make all the difference between having plants that are slow to grow and produce – or ones that flower and fruit like never before! Pepper plants, just like tomatoes, are heavy feeders. They require a tremendous amount …
Wondering what you should be putting in your planting hole when you plant your pepper transplants this spring into your garden or raised beds? If you want your pepper plants to grow fast, stay healthy and produce a big harvest, how you plant them in the ground makes a huge difference. And the best way …