Traditional tomato-growing methods are tried and true for a reason. But there are other ways to grow those delicious summer treats. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay outlines a surprising tomato cultivation method that promotes healthy growth and limits pest and disease issues.
Zucchini is usually an easy-to-grow crop and a prolific producer, but the cucurbits aren’t without their challenges in some growing conditions and areas. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines common zucchini problems and remedies to get them thriving.
There’s nothing worse than walking through the garden to find lackluster harvests. Small pea pods, tiny cabbage heads, and stunted carrots are no fun! Instead of wallowing, try fixing these five common problems to promote healthy vegetables in the future.
Eat an apple and you’ll find a bunch of seeds inside! Plant these seeds, and apple trees will grow. But, how long will it take for them to grow apples? The answer may surprise you. Join former nurseryman Jerad Bryant in answering the question: Can you grow an apple tree from seed?
Tomato plants can’t scream, but they have a range of symptoms that act like cries for help! When you pay attention to your plants, you’ll notice these symptoms early on before they become larger issues. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant provides five solutions for these five common problems.
Italian nonnas know more about home cooking and veggie growing than anyone else, yet tomato-growing knowledge is public domain! These nine secrets help anyone nurture their tomato crops, whether you’re new to tomatoes or an experienced grower.
If allowed to flower, herbs are among the most pollinator-friendly plants around. They are excellent for supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in the garden. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss the best herbs to plant in your pollinator patch.
Are you interested in growing a prize-winning tomato? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the biggest tomato varieties you can grow at home.
The days are growing longer, and that can only mean one thing: the summer solstice is approaching. The beginning of summer is a tough time to plant in some climates, but there are lots of things you can grow that love the hot, sunny weather. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some crops you can plant on the longest day of the year.
Juneteenth is a national day of celebration. It commemorates the announcement of the end of slavery in Texas when the last enslaved people were freed. Celebrate their legacy by planting these 11 traditional crops of the American South.
Herbs are major players in the culinary world, and they can also be incredible assets in the ornamental garden. Aromatic and attractive to pollinators, these beautiful plants make the kitchen garden a thing of beauty and blend seamlessly into your ornamental flower beds.
’Jubilee’ bush watermelons bring exceptional sweetness on a compact, bushy form. Versatile across garden scales, including in pots and small spaces, the dwarf variety makes growing the hallmark fruits of summer achievable. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of ‘Jubilee’ bush to highlight the warm season.