Blossom end rot is the last thing you’d expect on your squash. You go to harvest the vegetables, only to find brown, black, and mushy spots on their bottoms! Don’t worry; this condition isn’t a disease. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to fix it.
Dozens of weeds look like grass! Some of them are true grasses, while the others are look-alikes that behave similarly. You may let them grow and take over, or act with diligence to remove them. Learn how to identify and control these 11 most common garden invaders with native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Dealing with weeds is a frustrating, time-consuming, and inevitable part of gardening. While some are easy to get rid of, others can be a serious problem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to identify some of the more difficult weeds to eradicate.
Cat poop is the last thing you want to see next to your plants! It’s yucky near your crops, and it’s best not to grow vegetables where there’s lots of it. Cat lover and backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares how to both handle and prevent cat poop in the garden beds.
Spotting a spider in your garden can be a frightening or exciting experience, depending on how you feel about these arachnids. Regardless of your feelings, knowing the difference between good and bad garden spiders is key. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about common garden spiders and how they benefit your plants.
Pests aren’t just insects like aphids and thrips; they’re also animals like deer, rats, and birds. Many critters will try to eat your fruits and veggies before the season is over! Protecting your crops is crucial if you plan on harvesting them successfully.
Pests are unruly plant predators. They relish your tomatoes before you get the chance! Instead of letting them flourish, learn what they need to survive so you can halt them in their tracks. Join seasoned tomato grower Jerad Bryant to discover how to handle tomato russet mites.
Ants are more common than humans! They’re abundant worldwide, and they love living in the garden. Learn how to get rid of them, and why you may want to leave them be instead. Join environmentalist Jerad Bryant to learn how to tackle the ant infestations in your yard.
Plants turning yellow may be undergoing natural leaf drop or may be sending a signal of stress. A simple care adjustment or scouting for underlying pests or diseases helps right the course. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores common reasons for plants yellowing so that we may return them to their lush glory.
Invasive plants threaten the yard! They snuff out your perennials and overrun the area with rampant growth. Don’t let them take over; the larger and more established they are, the more difficult it will be to remove them. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover seven environmentally friendly ways to eliminate invasive plants.
After months in the ground, you may notice your tomato plants begin to become discolored, spotted, or weak from disease. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn symptoms of some common late summer tomato diseases and how to prevent them.
Splitting tomatoes is the last thing you want to see! You’ve invested time, money, and effort into growing your crop, only to discover splits and cracks forming at the end of the season. Don’t fret—these seven quick cures will reduce splitting and prevent it from occurring in the future.