7 Ways to Keep Tomato Plants Hydrated in Hot, Dry Weather
Tomatoes thrive during hot weather, but dry soil won’t keep them happy. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few ways to keep them hydrated during the summer.
You Can Still Plant These Fast-Growing Vegetables In August
The late summer garden makes way for new plantings that bridge the warm and cool seasons. In August, fast-growing crops give a successional round of fresh, nutritious vegetables to enjoy in a flash. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in quick and easy crops to start this month for a swift turnaround.
11 Turnip Varieties to Plant in Late Summer
The time to garden is not over! Late summer is a perfect season to start fall crops, and turnips are one of the best fall crops there is. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and they have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Try one of these 11 unique turnip varieties, as recommended by gardening expert Jerad Bryant.
When to Plant Carrots for a Fall Harvest
Fall delivers sweeter, crunchier carrots that can last you into winter with the right storage. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains exactly when to plant for a perfect fall carrot harvest.
When to Harvest Zucchini for Best Flavor
Zucchini, the prolific summertime producer, grows before our eyes. Knowing when to harvest all those fruits brings peak flavor and texture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to learn when to pick zucchini and the tender blossoms, too.
Growing Giant Vegetables: 5 Tips to Get The Biggest Crops
Giant vegetables break records with whopping weights and tall heights! You may see them in record-breaking books, though you can also grow them in the home garden. Use these five expert tips to help you get the biggest crops this season.
Our 11 Favorite Pole Tomato Varieties to Grow at Home
Pole tomatoes grow, and grow, and grow! They flourish while temperatures are warm and sunlight is abundant. Plant them in the garden, trellis them, and watch as their yellow flowers morph into green, yellow, and red fruits. Join tomato lover Jerad Bryant in discovering 11 favorite pole varieties you should grow at home.
Why Isn’t My Tomatillo Plant Producing Fruit?
Are you staring at a healthy tomatillo plant without any fruit? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few reasons why your tomatillo isn’t producing fruit.
7 Causes of Rotting, Mushy Onions from the Garden
Onions are earthy, spicy bulbs that are usually easy to grow and mostly problem-free. But the large rounds sometimes experience underground issues or problems in storage that leave them less than desirable. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores causes of rotting onions and how best to prevent them.
5 Watering Mistakes That Kill Tomato Plants
Keeping your tomatoes properly hydrated is an essential part of plant care. But watering too much, not enough, or at the wrong intervals, can kill tomato plants. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few tomato watering mistakes to avoid.
How and When to Harvest Jalapeños: Picking Tips
Jalapeños are easy to grow and among the most versatile hot peppers, with a warmth that spices up all kinds of summer dishes. To get the best flavor profile from your crop, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to pick the fruits, experimenting with various phases of development for bold attributes.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Ghost Peppers
One of the hottest peppers in the world, ghost peppers bring excitement to the edible landscape and the plate. The Indian cultivar represents centuries of foodways making their way to our home garden. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the easy peppers if you’re up for their sensational heat.