Carrots are a cool-season favorite for the spring or fall vegetable garden. But carrots can sometimes be oddly shaped - maybe they’re growing legs, have hairy roots, or are bunched together in a mss that hardly looks like a carrot. Garden expert Christina Conner shares nine reasons why your carrots may be oddly shaped or deformed and how to fix it.
Have your pumpkin plant’s green leaves and vines turned limp? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn why your plant is wilting and what you can do to revive it.
Tiny insect pests turn bountiful harvests into wastelands. They quickly decimate fruits, leaving nothing but rotting tomatoes. Learn how to combat these critters organically alongside seasoned tomato grower Jerad Bryant.
Mealy, mushy tomatoes are no fun, no matter what stage of the ripening process. Get to the bottom of this issue with tomato grower Jerad Bryant as we look at the eight main reasons tomatoes get mushy. We’ll identify the issue behind your mealy tomatoes using the process of elimination.
Tasty, tropical guava is a farmer’s market favorite in warm climate zones. Learn how to grow this treat of a tree with Florida gardener Melissa Strauss.
We’re in the heart of peach season, with fresh selections overflowing on the tree and in the market. If you’re lucky enough to have your own harvest, the right time for picking makes all the difference in maximizing flavor. Whether at home, at the grocer, or getting a little peach-growing inspiration, learn how to determine how and when to pick the fuzzy stone fruits with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Pruning blackberries can feel intimidating and confusing, but it is the best way to ensure high berry yields while reducing the risk of disease. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey offers 10 pro tips to prune your blackberry vines for maximum performance and aesthetics.
Pruning raspberry canes ensures abundant yields and reduces the risk of diseases. It makes managing and harvesting your berries much easier and improves fruit size and quality. If you feel intimidated about pruning, garden expert Logan Hailey has 7 simple steps to help you get started.
Much like their cucumber relatives, melons benefit from pruning to halt excessive leafy growth and promote more flowers and fruit. Pruning can also make it easier to trellis small-fruited varieties upward. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the best pruning methods for melons.
Do you want to learn years of tomato-growing experience in just 5 minutes? In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains 10 crucial things to know before growing tomatoes! These simple tips might save you a lot of headaches and tremendously multiply your yields.
If you’re growing your cucumbers on a trellis, get ready to prune. Removing leaves and stems may be scary, but trimming your plant can lead to healthier plants and bigger harvests. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share how to prune your cukes for maximum results.
Hanging baskets aren’t only for petunias and calibrachoa; they can grow tomatoes, too! In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to grow hanging planters for ornamental and edible enjoyment.