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 …
Wondering why the leaves on your tomato plant are starting to curl in the middle of summer? And more importantly – what to do about it to fix the problem fast? If you’ve walked out into your garden and noticed the leaves on your tomato plants curling, you’re definitely not alone. It’s something many gardeners …
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 …
Wondering how to get rid of the whiteflies on your tomato plants? And how to do it fast? Whiteflies can be devastating to a tomato plant – and unfortunately – in several different ways. For starters, whiteflies love to feed on the leaves of tomato plants. They do this because they love the sap that …
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 …
Looking for a way to quickly get rid of the aphids on your tomato plants? And keep them off for good? Aphids might be small insects, but they can cause huge problems in a short amount of time. Especially when it comes to tomato plants. Once they find your plants, they can multiply fast. So …