Looking for some of the best cherry tomato plants to grow this year? Cherry tomato plants are one of the most commonly planted vegetable plants of all. Not only do they produce delicious little tomatoes earlier in the year than their larger counterparts, they keep on producing right up until the first frost. Even better, …
When it comes to starting seeds indoors, nothing can make the entire process more simple, easy and successful than having your very own seed starting stand. Especially when you can create it yourself for less than you ever imagined! Starting your own vegetable and flower plants from seed is a great way to save on …
There is no better way to lower your grocery bills and consume healthy, delicious fruits and vegetables than by planting a garden with canning and preserving in mind. More and more people are turning to vegetable gardening than ever before. And it’s easy to see why – growing your own vegetables not only gives you …
Believe it or not, fall is one of the best times to stop the dreaded squash bug from overtaking your garden! Squash bugs can really do a number on vegetable plants in the garden. And although they injure and kill crops all throughout the early spring and summer, they seem to multiply in droves as …
Believe it or not, what you do with your tomato plants this fall when they die off can play a big role in the success or failure of next year’s crop. As the end of the garden season approaches, many gardeners begin to clear their garden of spent plants. For those that have a compost …
When it comes to growing hardneck garlic, fall is the time for planting. And armed with a few key planting and growing tips, you can reap the rewards of an incredible harvest of garlic bulbs next summer to enjoy the whole year around! There are two main types of garlic, softneck and hardneck. Both are …
Did you know that when and how you harvest the vegetables in your garden can make a big difference in both the quality and quantity of your crops? For many gardeners, the biggest concern is knowing when to pick crops at just the right time. Pick too early, and the produce won’t have time to …
Did you know that how you care for your asparagus plants in the summer can have a big impact on their health? And even more – on the size and quality of next year’s spears? So much is made about growing asparagus that sometime caring for plants after the harvest is overlooked. In fact, in …
If you grow sweet corn, you might be surprised at just how much of a difference a dose or two of fertilizer, given at the right time, can make to your crop’s overall performance. Not only can it lead to healthier plants, but larger and more densely packed ears as well. There is simply nothing …
When it comes to growing great tomatoes, how, when, and what you use to tie up your tomato plants can make a big difference in the overall performance of your crop. Tying up the branches of your tomato plants is vital to their long term health. As tomato plants mature and begin to produce and …