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Cucumbers, with their bright, tubular blooms, rely on bees and other insects for pollination. Without a strong show of visits, fruiting lessens in number and quality. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores when and how to hand-pollinate cucumbers for the greatest number of crisp, cool rewards this summer.
Lettuce grows quickly from seed in versatile spaces, from raised beds to pots and in the ground. Cool, mild conditions and successional rounds generate a continual harvest of leafy greens. In a quest to find the best selections for the salad bowl, Epic Gardening’s leaders, Kevin and Jacques, trial the best lettuces to grow this spring.
With tomato plants tucked in for the season, we anticipate their juicy rounds with summer’s warming temperatures. Knowing when to pick makes a difference in capturing the best quality. Get a gauge on how long it takes tomatoes to vine-ripen for peak flavor with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
If you think organic growing equals smaller harvests and less healthy crops, think again. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to grow tomatoes organically so you can avoid harmful pesticides and herbicides and enjoy bountiful harvests of flavorful fruits.
If you love tomatoes it’s easy to get excited and plant them too early. But what is the best course of action if you do? Experienced gardener and master naturalist, Sarah Jay has a few strategies for dealing with tomato season eagerness.
Companion planting is an ingenious way to cram more crops into a small space. Rather than keeping each species separate, plant beneficial pairings like green beans and tomatoes, beets and onions, or turnips and peas. One crop will help the other grow, and you’ll have more to harvest at the end of the growing season!
Onion tops naturally curl and wilt at the end of the growing season. If they’re wilting early, they may be experiencing damage from pests, diseases, or improper care. Learn why onion tops curl and wilt alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
We home gardeners must maximize our beds to grow as much produce as possible. We don’t have the luxury of owning acres to cultivate vegetables! Succession planting is a simple trick to help you grow as much food as possible during the growing season.
Have you ever planted a pole bean not knowing it would climb nearby plants? It’s a common mistake! Read as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay outlines the differences between pole and bush beans.
Are your broccoli plants covered in tiny holes or suddenly missing part of their delicious crown? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about how to identify and treat some of the most common broccoli pests.
May brings sweeping warmth across much of the Northern Hemisphere, which means prime time for direct sowing heat-loving vegetables. The streamline method suits a variety of warm-season crops and couldn’t be easier. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights vegetables to direct sow in May based on their growing preference and your growing zone.
Chefs rejoice at the sight of fresh, homegrown green beans. They’re more nutritious and delicious than their grocery store counterparts. Fill a bed with bean plants and you’ll have beans for the rest of the year! Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to cultivate these easy-growing crops.