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A close-up reveals large, vibrant red and green peppers hanging from the pepper plant. The leaves surrounding the pepper are lush and deep green, adding to the plant's overall health and vitality.

7 Pepper-Growing Secrets For a Huge Harvest

Looking to get a bigger pepper harvest this year? In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon gives seven tips to help you get the most out of your plants.

A bountiful tomato garden overflows with plump, vibrant fruits, some tinged with vivid red while others hold onto their youthful green. A plastic watering can hovers above the tomato vines, releasing a gentle, life-giving cascade of water droplets.

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7 Signs You’re Overwatering Your Tomatoes

Even thirsty tomato plants are at risk of overwatering, leading to problematic signs like yellowing and fungal disease. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses seven signs you may be overwatering your tomatoes and what to do about it.

In a sunlit garden, wilting tomato plants display a striking mix of vivid orange and lush green tomatoes, nestled amidst sturdy, verdant stems. Some leaves are wilted, curled and drooping, signaling water stress.

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7 Signs You’re Underwatering Your Tomatoes

Underwatering your tomatoes can cause wilting, lack of flowers, or stunted growth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven signs you may be underwatering your tomatoes and what to do about it.

A basket overflowing with ripe red tomatoes sits in a greenhouse. In the background, vibrant orange and green tomatoes dangle abundantly on the sturdy green branches, showcasing nature's diverse palette. Each tomato reflects a unique stage of ripeness, adding a dynamic touch to the plant's display.

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9 Ways to Extend Your Tomato Harvest This Season

Make your tomatoes yield longer and more abundantly. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her top secrets of late-season tomato harvests!

The husks on small, under-developed ear of corn is under-are pulled back, displaying a brown, misshapen end of the cob.

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11 Corn-Growing Problems You Might Face

Who doesn’t love fresh corn straight from the field? Well, you’re not the only one. Corn is a global staple on the dinner table this time of the year, but it’s also a favorite among many pests and critters. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she explores common corn-growing problems and troubleshoots ways to avoid them.

A close-up of a yellow squash sitting on the ground in a garden. The squash is about 10 inches long and has smooth, vibrant yellow skin. The squash is sitting on a bed of dark brown soil and a few green leaves and stalks are visible in the background.

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Are Volunteer Squash Safe to Eat?

It’s the time of year when you notice volunteer squash popping up in your garden or your compost pile. Before you cut it up and throw it on a kabob skewer, let’s discuss whether they are safe to eat. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she investigates.

A giant orange pumpkin rests on the ground, its size and vibrant hue drawing attention. Surrounding the pumpkin, lush green leaves sprawl outward, contrasting beautifully with the pumpkin's rich color.

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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.

A rustic wooden crate holds a collection of ripe ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes. Their deep purple hues catch the light, showcasing their juicy ripeness and textured skin, promising a burst of sweet and tangy flavors upon each bite.

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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!

a small brassica seedling is bulking up for a fall harvest.

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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!

The tip of a small paint brush gathers pollen from a blooming yellow tomato plant.

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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.

A white radish root topped with fresh green leaves is ready to be harvested from the garden bed.

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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.

Emerging seedlings thrive within the embrace of rich brown soil, cradled by repurposed eggshells. Nestled within an orderly egg tray, these nascent plants await their journey to the world. A backdrop of blurred tray hints at the garden's bustling anticipation.

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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?

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