Zucchini is one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow in your garden. Its rapid growth can lead to a bountiful harvest in no time. However, knowing exactly when to pluck these green beauties is key to enjoying their best taste and texture. Harvesting too early or too late can result in squash that’s bitter, …
Vegetable Gardening
Imagine sinking your teeth into a tomato bursting with balanced sweetness, vivid acidity, and that unmistakable, sun‑ripened aroma. If you’ve ever grown tomatoes in your garden, it’s a flavor you likely know. Yet, some years might be better than others. What’s the secret to the flavorful years? It’s not just necessarily the variety—it’s how you …
Nasturtiums are beautiful plants with a lot of benefits! Not only are they edible, but they are great for companion planting as a trap crop and are great sources of pollen for pollinators to visit. As with any plant, it can be confusing knowing their specific needs and care. So, here is how to grow …
Have you ever gone to pick your tomatoes, only to find out your neighborhood squirrels cleaned you out? You are not alone, and today we’ll look at what you can do to keep squirrels away from tomato plants. This is a common problem many gardeners face, but the good news is there are many possible …
I love Parsley! This biennial cut-and-come-again herb deters insect pests with its scent and attracts beneficial insects with its flowers. Good companion plants for parsley share similar growing requirements and either benefit from or offer benefits to parsley. Parsley adds a bright flavor to a wide range of dishes and makes an excellent companion plant …
Widely known for its attractiveness to cats, catnip also attracts beneficial insects while repelling many pests. This makes it an excellent companion plant in the garden! When choosing companion plants for catnip, consider what problems you may have had in the past and how catnip can help solve them. Catnip contains an oil called nepetalactone …
You tuck cucumber vines into the soil while dreaming of the fresh, crunchy fruits and tart pickles to come. And then one day, you walk into the garden to find holey, sickly plants in place of the lush foliage you expect. Upon closer inspection, you might notice the tiny insects infesting your beloved plants: cucumber …
Did you know that you can grow your own all-natural, luxurious bath sponges, right in your backyard garden? You don’t need to spend a lot of money to buy them from a high-end boutique. If you wonder how to grow luffa gourds, I’m here to tell you it’s not that hard. You WILL need a …
Help! I’m drowning in zucchini! How can I preserve some for later? If you ask me, freezing is my favorite method of preserving my harvest. Wondering how to freeze zucchini? You can freeze zucchini whole, sliced, shredded, and spiralized. It’s so easy! See below for details on every method of freezing zucchini. Zucchini is a …
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 …