Tomatoes are the crown jewel of the summer garden—bursting with flavor, glowing in the sun, and showing off their juicy charm in salads, sauces, and sandwiches. But with all the advice out there, it’s easy to get tangled in tomato-growing myths that do more harm than good. Should you prune every sucker? Water daily? Only …
Vegetable Gardening
Have any recent events made you pause and think about growing more of the food your family needs? I know that’s the case for us. While we’ve been gardening for years, I didn’t really know what victory gardens were. So, I decided to learn more about how to grow a victory garden, and thankfully, one …
It’s a bit eerie, not to mention disappointing, to walk out to the garden and find some-or all! – of your tomato plants missing without a trace. Once you’ve convinced yourself that you did, in fact, plant them, you might look closer and see tiny nubs where tomato vines used to be. So what happened? …
While rabbits are cute to look at, especially as babies, they can really damage both your vegetable and flower gardens. It can feel especially frustrating when you go out to the garden in the morning to find that they have completely decimated all of your strawberry blossoms or tender spinach sprouts. If you’re looking for …
Asparagus beetles are a pain in the … asparagus. There are the common asparagus beetle and the spotted asparagus beetle, and they both love eating asparagus. They hunker down anywhere they can to stay warm in the winter. When they awaken in the spring, they are hungry. If you grow asparagus, you are probably going …
It feels like you plant leafy greens, and then sit and wait for those sprouts to start popping up from the soil. Then, suddenly, a few weeks later, you have an abundant harvest that you need to quickly do something with before it bolts or wilts. If you’re wondering what to do with spinach, you’re …
If you try to make the most of your plants and eat all that you can of a harvest, you might be wondering, “Are broccoli flowers edible?” It’s a great question, so let’s explore the answer. If you’re a broccoli lover, you may already know about the many ways to prepare and eat this veggie. …
The allium family of vegetables are easy to grow and often available year around. They can grow fairly close together, so they don’t take up too much space in the garden. Plus, they add lovely flavor and a dig dose of antioxidants to any meal. So, do you know how to grow allium vegetables? Our …
If you grow zucchini, you probably already know giant zucchinis happen. No matter how careful you are, how often you check, you’ll miss one, and a couple of days later, you’ll come face to face with one of those humongous green beauties. No worries: I’ll share my thoughts on what to do with a large …
There’s nothing quite like freshly picked asparagus from your own garden. It might sound exaggerated, but I promise you that there’s no comparison between store-bought and homegrown asparagus. So, I’ll share our experience with planting asparagus at our new property. Learning how to grow asparagus is really easy, and you’ll enjoy the fruits of your …