Zucchini is a type of squash that grows on long, rambling vines. It sprouts when pollen travels from its male flowers to its female ones and spurs fertilization. You may be surprised to find you don’t need that many zucchini plants for optimal pollination!
Dozens of tomato types exist, and pole varieties are some of the best kinds! These climbing tomatoes reach epic heights while they grow in the summer garden. Give them the care they need, and they’ll reward you with bushels of ripe red fruits.
One of the most crucial parts of growing baby carrots is timing your harvest perfectly. Tender finger-sized carrots or true baby varieties both need to be pulled at the right time for maximum flavor. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about harvesting baby carrots at their sweet, crunchy best.
An herb garden is a wonderful addition to your veggie patch, kitchen garden, or even a balcony. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on starting a simple herb garden in your space for fresh herbs all the time!
Want to enjoy the most of your basil plant? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some basil harvest tips.
The right basil variety can help you make the pesto of your dreams! Not all varieties are the same, and some have better flavor than others. Try one of these 17 types, as recommended by pesto lover Jerad Bryant.
Container growing can be a great solution for gardeners in cool climates who want to grow their own avocado trees. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing one of these tropical trees in a pot or container.
Roma tomatoes are easy to grow, great producers, and compact enough to grow in the garden or a container. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tasty varieties for canning, making delicious sauce, and even eating raw.
If you're wondering how long you'll need to wait for your new or not-so-new avocado tree to bear fruit, we have the information you need to figure it out. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how fast avocado trees grow, and when you can expect to harvest some deliciously creamy avocados!
If you want to enjoy the hydrangea’s large flowers throughout the summer, plant a reblooming hydrangea. Briana Yablonski will share how to plant and care for these repeat bloomers so you can enjoy these unique flowers all summer long.
Indeterminate tomatoes are favorites for a continual summer-through-frost yield of tender, juicy fruits. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in top-performing indeterminate vines for a season filled with fresh picks.
Rock gardens offer dynamic solutions to challenging sites, and balanced plantings bring layers of visual appeal. The rockery calls for specimens with specific attributes to achieve the aesthetic and underlying ecosystem functions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines indestructible plants (or nearly so) for the rock garden for seasons of minimal maintenance and resource needs.