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Sarah Hyde

Sarah Hyde is a former organic farmer with over ten years experience growing vegetables, herbs, flowers in the high desert of Arizona (zone 7b). She has experience in drip irrigation, high tunnel crop management, and year-round harvesting. Now based in Minnesota (zone 4b), she loves harvesting purple carrots and green beans with her family in their garden.

Gardener holding potatoes that were grown in a container.

Vegetables

How to Grow Potatoes in Pots or Containers in 9 Easy Steps

If you are trying to grow potatoes in containers or pots this year, there's a few very specific steps you'll want to follow. Growing potatoes in containers can be a bit tricky, but there's a few best practices you can implement to maximize your potato yields. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde shares 9 easy steps to grow potatoes in containers or pots this season!

Tomato leaves turning black

Plant Problems

Tomato Leaves Turning Black? Here’s Why it Happens!

If your tomato leaves are turning black, you may be concerned that there's something wrong with your tomato plants. There are a few different reasons why this happens, and not all are cause for concern. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Hyde shares why tomato leaves can turn black, and how you can fix it when it happens!

ants on zucchini

Garden Pests

Why Are There Ants on My Zucchini Plants?

If you've suddenly encountered ants on your Zucchini plants, you may be concerned that they will ruin your crop. Ants typically show up on zucchini due to aphids, and few other reasons. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Hyde examines why ants may show up on your Zucchini, and what to do about it when they do!

peppers aren't growing

Plant Problems

11 Reasons Your Peppers Aren’t Growing and How to Fix it

Are your peppers struggling to grow this season? If so, you've come to the right place! There are a number of different reasons why your peppers may have stunted growth. In this article, gardening expert and former farmer Sarah Hyde walks through the most common reasons your peppers may not be growing, and how to fix it!

fruit trees arizona

Fruits

15 Fruit Trees That Can Grow in the Arizona Desert

Are you looking for some fruit trees to add to your Arizona garden space? Believe it or not, there are a number of different fruit trees that can withstand the desert heat. In this article, gardening expert and former Arizona organic farmer Sarah Hyde walks through her top fruit tree picks for Arizona garden spaces.

cucumbers flowering too early

Vegetables

Why Are My Cucumbers Flowering So Early This Season?

Are your garden cucumbers flowering early this season? This can happen for a few reasons, most of which are no need to worry about. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines why cucumbers flower early, and what to do about it.

Gardener hilling potatoes in the garden.

Vegetables

When is it Too Late to Hill Garden Potatoes?

If you are thinking of hilling potatoes this season but are wondering if you are too late in the season, you've come to the right place! In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines at what point in the season it's too late to hill potatoes, and when it's optimal to do it!

will potatoes grow back each year

Vegetables

Will Potatoes Grow Back Each Season or Need Replanted?

Thinking of adding some potatoes to your garden this season, but want to know if they will come back next year, or need to be replanted? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if garden grown potatoes will need to be replanted each season, or if they will come back next year if left unchecked.

cross pollinate cucumbers

Vegetables

Can You Cross Pollinate Different Types of Cucumbers?

Are you concerned about cross pollinating different types of cucumbers in your garden this season? Maybe you are just curious if this is something that can even happen? In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines if cross pollinating cucumbers is something you need to be worried about.

ants on cucumbers

Garden Pests

Ants on Cucumbers: Why it Happens & Prevention

Are there ants on your garden cucumbers? They could be enjoying your hard grown veggies for a number of different reasons. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde examines why ants can be attracted to cucumbers, what to do if you notice them, and how to prevent them from coming around your cucumbers in the first place!

Vegetables

How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in Containers in 8 Easy Steps

Are you thinking of growing sweet potatoes in pots or containers this season? If you are short on space, growing sweet potatoes in a container garden is entirely possible. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde takes you through 8 simple steps for growing fantastic sweet potatoes in containers!

grow carrots in containers

Vegetables

How to Grow Carrots in Pots or Containers in 9 Easy Steps

Are you thinking of adding some container grown carrots to your vegetable garden this season? Growing carrots in pots or containers is a bit easier than many people think! In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Sarah Hyde shares 9 simple steps to grow carrots in pots or containers this season!