Zucchini and summer squash are essential crops in the summer garden. ‘Black Beauty’ is one of the most exceptional varieties. It grows easily in home gardens and produces bushels full of zucchini. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to cultivate this quick-growing crop.
If you love watermelons but you're concerned about having enough space for the vines to spread out, you can grow equally delicious mini varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some compact options for your smaller space garden.
Most herbs support the ones near them, but some are harmful to others! Keep these pairings far away from each other so they both grow well. These nine herbs deserve their own spot, otherwise, they’ll harm your harvest!
Summer is the season of tomatoes! If you like cherry varieties, ‘Cherry Falls’ is the type for you. It’s quick-growing and fast to fruit, sprouting delicious, bite-sized fruit two months after planting. Give it the care it needs, and it’ll reward you with baskets full of cherry tomatoes.
That delicious peach you just finished eating could be the start of your own peach tree. While growing from a pit takes patience and doesn't guarantee the same fruit quality, it's a rewarding project that costs nothing but time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks you through the entire process, from preparing the pit to caring for your young tree.
Strawberries are one of the easiest berries to grow. Although technically not true berries, these fruiting perennials thrive with some care and maintenance. If yours aren’t producing strawberries, try these 11 fixes to promote ample flowering and fruiting in your crop.
With manageable vines and ornamental fruits, zucchini moves with ease from the container to the kitchen. The high-yielding, quick-growing crops bring a summer bounty whether in the ground, raised beds, or in pots. With the right selection and care, we’ll enjoy the tender fruits in short order. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in growing zucchini in pots and containers for an all-season harvest.
Summer is here, and we're growing plenty of beautiful zucchini in our vegetable gardens. Heirloom varieties offer the best flavor and adaptability, and you can save your seeds for next year! Here are some of our favorite heirloom zucchini varieties.
If you’re tired of the plain old green zucchini and yellow crookneck squash, add pattypan squash to your summer garden. Farmer Briana Yablonski will explain how to plant and care for this beautiful summer squash.
Zucchini and its hearty summer yield are an easy fit for vertical growing. Taking the stems upright has benefits that boost the bounty and free up ground space. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the merits of how to easily adapt the cucurbits to upright supports.
Proper watering is crucial for growing prize-winning pumpkins. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the optimal watering schedule and techniques for pumpkin plants throughout their growing cycle, helping you avoid common moisture-related issues.
Forget the pruners! All you need are your fingertips to pinch herbs. Pinching is a simple task you can do in a few minutes, and it helps promote dense, lush foliage on your favorite plants. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in pinching these 11 herbs for optimal growth.