Did you know that summer is the perfect time to replant your vegetable garden, raised beds or containers with seeds? So much focus goes into early spring planting that the summer planting season often takes a back seat. But mid-summer is actually one of the best times to start new plants. Not only is easy …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to get your tomatoes to ripen a little faster this summer? One of the toughest things for a gardener to do is to wait for their tomatoes to turn to their perfect shade of ripeness. Especially early in the season when it can seemingly take forever for …
Did you know that one of the best ways to make sure your tomato plants stay healthy, strong and productive this summer is to prune them? And that the earlier you get started on this simple task, the better your plants will perform? Believe it or not, pruning can pay huge dividends for tomato plants. …
Did you know that one of the most important things you can do for your sweet corn crop is to fertilize it. In fact, not only will it help grow healthier, larger stocks and a bigger harvest of corn, but it can also help the ears of your corn to be fuller and tastier as …
When it comes to the secret to fertilizing cucumbers for a big harvest, it’s all about giving your cucumber plants the perfect set of nutrients to power big growth – and lots of blooms that turn into fresh cucumbers! Cucumber plants are one of the three most popular vegetable plants to grow for gardeners. They …
One of the best ways to grow more food in your existing garden is to succession plant some or all of your garden space during your growing season. It also happens to be one of the best ways to keep a fresh supply of your favorite vegetables on the table all summer long! Succession planting …
Did you know that planting basil with your tomato plants is one of the best kept secrets to keep your tomatoes healthy and strong – and grow better tasting tomatoes? And – that planting it is as simple as putting a few basil seeds in the ground right around your tomato plants? Basil and tomatoes …
Want to know how to fertilize your peppers this year to get your plants growing fast and producing more peppers than ever? Whether you love growing sweet peppers, green peppers, ornamental peppers – or the hottest peppers on the planet, supplying them with the power and energy they need is important for growing strong, healthy …
Looking to give your newly planted tomato plants a big jump start to get them off and growing fast? Whether you grow tomato plants in a traditional garden setting, raised beds, or in 5 gallon buckets, containers or tomato bags, the first six to eight weeks of their life outdoors is critical to their long …
One of the biggest secrets of all to grow a large, healthy potato crop with loads of foliage and plenty of potatoes to harvest is knowing when and how to properly fertilize them – and when to stop! Potatoes are heavy feeders that require plenty of nutrients throughout the growing season. Failing to provide plants …