15 Tips for Growing Epic Giant Pumpkins
Epic pumpkins require epic planning and preparation! In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey gives you the top 15 secrets for gigantic Jack O’ Lanterns.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cherokee Purple Tomatoes
If you’re craving delectable purple heirloom tomatoes, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the tips you need for thriving ‘Cherokee Purple’ plants!
Sow These 19 Seeds With Us In September!
The milder days of September are the perfect time to sow fall and winter crops. If you want summer’s delicious harvests to continue into the cold months, check out what you can plant now to extend your season. Here are some of the seeds the Epic crew and friends are planting this September!
How to Hand Pollinate Tomatoes in Your Garden
Tomatoes are among the most popular and exciting vegetables to grow in your garden, but what should you do when your plants are only producing flowers and no fruits? These juicy red (or orange, yellow, or purple) fruits require pollination from wind and bees, or in some cases, humans. If your tomato plants are dropping flowers or failing to produce fruit, you may need to hand-pollinate them to ensure you grow a harvestable yield.
15 Tips for Herb Gardening in Small Spaces
You don’t need a massive garden or greenhouse to grow an impressive herb garden. With the right varieties, proper care, and innovative space-saving techniques, you can produce an abundance of fragrant herbs without much space at all!
17 Vegetables to Plant Right Now for a Fall Harvest
Amid the summer heat, it’s hard to think about growing fall vegetables. But if you want a bountiful fall harvest, late summer is the time to start planning and planting! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 17 vegetables you can plant in late summer to enjoy this fall.
Are Eggshells Good or Bad for Tomatoes?
From coffee grounds to banana peels to tea bags, there are many strange gardening hacks circulating the internet. Purportedly, adding these household materials to your garden soil can improve plant growth. Many sources recommend adding eggshells to tomato plants for a fertilizer boost. Is this claim backed by science or is it an urban soil myth?
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Pecan Trees
Do you enjoy eating soft, buttery pecan nuts? Perhaps you are looking for a large and attractive shade tree for your landscape. If you live in the eastern or central United States, pecan trees can serve both purposes. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular trees.
21 Native Herbs to Grow This Season
Native herbs provide all the benefits of their ornamental and domesticated counterparts without high-maintenance attitudes. When you can match the conditions to their native habitats, these fragrant flowering plants flourish with little to no attention. Better yet, they provide abundant pollen and nectar for local pollinators, and plenty of flavor for your kitchen.
11 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Herbs Indoors
A little indoor herb garden is aesthetic and convenient, but it may not always turn out the way photos look on Pinterest. When growing herbs indoors, it’s easy to make several mistakes that stunt or kill your plants. Most culinary herbs have different requirements than houseplants, and some require major adjustments to transition from an outdoor environment.
13 Varieties of Garlic to Plant This Fall
Garlic is often a secondary character in the kitchen, but it’s bound to become the star of the show when growing your own. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 13 garlic varieties you can plant in your garden this fall.
Types of Tomatoes and Their Classifications
Looking to learn a lot more about the different types of tomatoes and their classifications? Tomatoes have a few different classes, which help or inhibit their growth, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at the different types of tomatoes, and their classifications.