Plant These Now: Fall Bulbs for a Stunning Spring Display October 4, 2025 There’s something magical about planting bulbs in the fall. While the garden begins to quiet down, and many plants retreat for winter, gardeners get…
Garden Tour: All the Pumpkins, Gourds, and Winter Squash I’ve Been Growing this Year September 15, 2025 Few things bring as much color, texture, and pure sculptural delight to my fall garden as pumpkins, gourds and winter squash. From deeply ridged…
Harvesting the Last Tomatoes: Ripening Tips & Green Tomato Recipes September 11, 2025 As October creeps in and daylight dwindles, even the most seasoned gardeners find themselves in a familiar late-season dance: coaxing every last bit of…
Harvest Storage Tips: Make Your Produce Last September 9, 2025 As the last of the garden beds are cleared and cooler nights settle in, many gardeners turn their attention to the beautiful abundance gathered…
Preparing Your Garden for Fall: Tips for a Smooth Transition September 5, 2025 As the crisp air and golden light of early September begin to settle in, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about transitioning from…
Tomato Horns, Noses, and Quirks: Adorable Tomato Mutations August 27, 2025 Ever picked a tomato that looks like it’s growing a little nose or horn? Or found a fruit with a comical bump that seems…
Gardening in August Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Plants Healthy August 15, 2025 August can be a brutal month for gardeners. With scorching sun and potentially little rain, your garden might face some serious stress. However, gardening…
The Benefits of Saving Tomato Seed Vs. Buying Seeds August 8, 2025 Are you looking around your August garden, wondering if you should go through the work of collecting and fermenting seeds from the tomatoes this…
A Tomato That Resists Blossom-End Rot July 18, 2025 Blossom end rot is one of the most frustrating problems tomato growers face—striking just as fruit begins to ripen and leaving behind sunken, leathery…
What Leaf Curl Really Means in Midseason Tomatoes July 10, 2025 It’s midseason, your tomato plants are big and blooming—and suddenly, you notice something weird. The leaves are curling. Some are rolling upward, others are…
A Complete Guide to Tomato Fertilization June 20, 2025 Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but they’re also heavy feeders. If you want juicy, flavorful tomatoes and a bountiful…
The Timeless Beauty of Peonies: Everything You Need to Know June 10, 2025 There’s something undeniably magical about peonies. With their lush, romantic blooms, captivating fragrance, and graceful foliage, these long-lived perennials have earned a treasured place…
The Best Tomato Cages for Different Gardens – A Comparison June 4, 2025 Tomatoes are the crown jewel of the summer garden—but without the right support, even the healthiest plants can flop over, break under their own…
Heat-Tolerant Alternatives to Cool-Season Vegetables: Gardening for Hot Climates May 30, 2025 Do you live in an area where the summers get really hot? Think your window for growing beans and cucumbers and other cool climate…
Companion Planting for Tomatoes – Science Based Planting Partners May 8, 2025 Companion planting for tomatoes. In this article I will cover the following topics: What is Companion Planting? The Science of Companion Planting: Best Partners…
Attracting Pollinators to your Garden April 17, 2025 Attracting pollinators to your garden or growing space is an important step in assuring the overall productivity of your plants. One of the most…
