It’s a question many gardeners ask every year – why do my cucumber plants seem to start off so strong, only to suddenly wilt, yellow, and die in the middle of summer? One day they’re producing crisp green cucumbers, and the next, the leaves look tired, the vines are weak, and the harvest comes to …
Did you know that vegetable plants love being fed with banana peels? It’s true – In fact, one of the best ways to power up your vegetable plants naturally in the summer months is by simply using that leftover banana peel from your morning breakfast or snack! Feeding your vegetable garden doesn’t always mean heading …
Did you know that the best time of all to plant cucumber seeds isn’t in the early spring – but in the summer? It’s true! And not only is it easy to do – but it’s incredibly inexpensive when planting seeds versus transplants! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that were planted …
Want to get more cucumbers from your cucumber plants? When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants producing a steady supply of fresh cucumbers, a few little tips and tricks can make all the difference in plants that continue to bloom and bloom – or having ones that fade away fast. Unfortunately, for many gardeners, …
Wondering the best way to tie up all of those branches and stems growing wildly from your tomato plants? As summer begins to hit full stride, tomato plants usually begin to as well. What were once small, floundering transplants suddenly are now fast growing plants that quickly need help. One thing is for sure, when …
Looking for an easy way to get rid of thistles in your flowerbeds and gardens? And one that keeps them from coming back time and time again? If you’ve been struggling with thistles popping up in your garden, flowerbeds, or even across your lawn, you’re not alone. Thistles are one of the most stubborn and …
It’s a question that floods our email inbox every year in late spring – why do my cucumber plants have loads of blooms – but no cucumbers? If you’ve been checking on your cucumber plants every day and are starting to wonder why there are tons of bright yellow blooms but still no cucumbers forming, …
Want to know the three biggest mistakes many gardeners make when growing backyard tomatoes? Or more importantly – how to avoid them so you can grow healthy plants that give you a big harvest? Whether you grow your tomatoes in a traditional garden, a raised bed, or in pots or containers – there are a …
Want to finally eliminate all of those weeds that keep coming back again and again in your garden? One of the most frustrating aspects of gardening is the issue of trying to eliminate and keep weeds out of your garden – or in many cases, from completely overtaking your garden by the middle of summer. …
Looking for an easy way to make compost tea at home – and fertilize your vegetable plants and flowers naturally with a dose of perfect power? Plain and simple, there is no better and more economical way to power your vegetable plants and flowers naturally than to make and use your own homemade compost tea. …