Rainbows of peppers could be just months away if you plant them in raised beds in late spring. This warm-weather crop thrives with well-drained soil, full sun, and some secret maintenance tips that will multiply your harvests. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to grow abundant peppers in a raised garden bed.
Everyone thinks that tomatoes must be vine-ripened to taste the best, but plucking them before peak redness can actually yield better quality fruits. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains why you shouldn’t vine-ripen your tomatoes and how to find the “sweet spot” for harvest timing.
Is there a best method for transplanting tomatoes? We’re curious, too. We trialed three commonly taught techniques in the Epic Garden and measured the results. Let’s break them down with vegetable gardener Jerad Bryant.
Mild, wrinkled, and incredibly flavorful, ‘Shishito’ peppers are growing into mainstays of American cuisine. One specimen produces dozens of wrinkly chile peppers on a compact plant, making it a perfect choice for gardens big and small. Learn how to nurture this variety alongside seasoned pepper gardener Jerad Bryant.
Hot peppers grow dozens of fruit per plant! Preserve those excess harvests with these tried and true preservation methods. Follow along with pepper gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to best dry and store hot peppers.
Are you wondering how to determine when your cucumbers are ready to harvest? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when and how to pick your cucumbers for optimum flavor and texture.
Add an edible twist to your hanging planters with a cascade of sweet snacks that can hang right outside of your doorstep. In the article, garden expert Logan Hailey details the best tomato varieties to grow in hanging baskets.
‘Anaheim’ peppers are slightly spicy, flavorful, and perfect for the backyard garden. You’ll have fruit all summer when you plant one in the ground, a raised bed, or a container. In this guide, learn how to grow productive ‘Anaheim’ peppers alongside gardener Jerad Bryant.
Peppers are a low-maintenance fruit crop in the vegetable garden. They are also prolific producers, and you may have more peppers at the end of the season than you know what to do with! Learn how to harvest and preserve all those peppers alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Would you like to grow giant tomatoes but lack the space for a large garden? Leave your worries behind as we delve into the wonderful world of grow bags. These containers are portable, efficient, and reusable, and they help anyone grow tomatoes easily. Follow along with gardener Jerad Bryant as we learn the best tips and tricks for producing plentiful tomatoes in grow bags.
Look to ‘Black Krim,’ one of the earliest “black” tomato varieties, for an heirloom tomato rich in color and flavor. This strong performer yields hefty slicing tomatoes in rich rose and deep purple tones. Explore the heirloom qualities and how-to’s of ‘Black Krim’ with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Should you prune your pepper plants? The answer depends on your garden’s growing conditions. Discover all the ins and outs of pepper plant pruning with this comprehensive guide from gardener Jerad Bryant.