Have you heard of cucumber blindness? As gardeners, I’m sure we’ve all suffered from it at one time or another. One day, you look at your cucumber plants and see nothing but tiny cukes, and the next day, you find yourself with one or more giant ones that have grown past their ideal size. Now …
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Are you here because you’re frustrated and have been asking yourself, “Why aren’t my hydrangeas blooming?” While growing flowers is simple most of the time, the reality is that many things could cause your flowers not to bloom. Let’s take a look at why your hydrangeas aren’t blooming. They’re such a beautiful flower, so seeing …
You’ve likely heard the saying, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Garlic is one such food that packs a double punch. Not only does it add some serious flavor to your favorite meals, but it also comes with a gamut of potential benefits supported by science. From fresh cloves to odorless …
Suppose you are looking for a healthier way to treat some of your health problems, while enjoying a beautiful garden. In that case, medicinal plants you can grow in your garden are an excellent option. Just dry your herbs and create your own natural pharmacy. Many of the prescription drugs available today have a long …
If left alone, tomato plants will spread across your garden beds, creating a big, messy pile of foliage. Trying to harvest through that mess of leaves can be a challenge busy gardeners don’t need, not to mention that extra space a sprawling tomato plant can take up. However, using various staking methods, you can cultivate …
Growing new plants from cuttings is the closest thing to garden magic. With just a snip of fresh growth and a bit of patience, you can turn one plant into many—no seeds required. Place a stem in water or tuck it into soil, and soon it sprouts roots of its own, ready to flourish. It’s …
Nothing is more frustrating than garden enemies and pests destroying everything you have worked for. However, it’s more common than you think. Numerous types of pests exist, and they can quickly ruin a great garden. You might find that pests come at certain times of the year or that you have several different garden enemies …
There’s nothing quite like stepping into your garden and picking handfuls of fresh, juicy berries straight from the vine. If you’re craving sweet, healthy snacks, want to make homemade jams, or need fresh berries for summer desserts, growing your own is the answer. Even if you’re short on space, fruit that grows like a vine …
Tomatoes, peppers, and many other popular vegetables take a long time to mature, but there are also a lot of fast-growing vegetables you can plant to harvest sooner (no need to wait half the summer or feel like you missed the chance to grow them!). Many of these quick-maturing plants even grow well in containers …
If you’re raising chickens and had a problem with chicken math (or very productive hens), you might end up with more eggs than you can use. If you’ve ever found yourself with too many eggs, you know it can be a bit of a conundrum. After all, eggs are perishable, so you can’t just let …