If you love heat, these daredevil peppers might be for you. Ornamental in the edible landscape and on the plate, spicy peppers bring unmatched flavor and punch. While the profiles vary, there’s no missing the high Scoville units for the spiciest pepper varieties available. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the hottest of the hot to add kick to the collection this summer.
Hilling is a simple process that leads to higher potato yields. You can double your harvests with a little extra soil and labor! Watch for these five common signs that your potatoes need hilling from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Plum trees are excellent producers and beautiful additions to the garden. Like other fruit trees, they benefit from thinning. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to walk through the steps for big, juicy plums and a strong, healthy tree.
Tender, crunchy stalks sprout from rhubarb crowns. The red or green stalks are edible in pies, sautés, and desserts. If you lack in-ground space, consider growing this veggie in containers; it’ll thrive with extra care! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares nine expert tips to help.
If you had trouble in the past with bowing branches and other problems related to overcrowded fruit, it’s time to thin out your peach trees! Master naturalist and experienced gardener, Sarah Jay takes you through 7 steps to thin peach trees and give them a bit of breathing room.
Fruit thinning removes some developing fruits so the others grow large, sweet, and juicy. It protects your tree from breakage, overbearing, and small cherries. Whether or not to thin a cherry tree depends on the variety and your growing preferences.
Brown rhubarb leaves are a sign your plant isn’t faring well. Carefully inspecting the foliage will help us determine what’s wrong and how to fix it. Though pests and diseases cause brown leaves, improper growing conditions can also lead to problems.
Thinning apple trees is an important part of growing healthy trees with big, juicy fruits. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to walk through the process of thinning your apple trees this season.
Uh oh! Rhubarb growing problems are no fun. You’ll enter your garden expecting a healthy crop, only to find weak plants and a lack of stems! Correct growing problems early in the season to promote healthy rhubarb for the rest of the year.
Although it can be hard to remove young fruits, thinning will improve the health of your tree and fruits. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five reasons why you should thin your fruit trees this spring.
Rhubarb is a longtime garden favorite for its lush, bright red, and tart stems. It’s perfect for cooking into pies, jams, and preserves. Because it’s a long-lived perennial, choosing a proper planting site is essential for a productive crop. Learn what this veggie needs to thrive with this easy-to-follow guide.
To get the maximum yield and promote overall health, growing tomatoes vertically has advantages. The space-saving measure supports vines as they develop all those tender fruits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the primary ways to grow tomatoes vertically and creative DIY solutions for inspiration.