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. …
Did you know that one of the best things you can do for your vegetable garden this year is to grow zinnias in it? Not only will it fill your garden with color and beauty – but it will also bring a tremendous amount of pollinators and beneficial insects to your growing space – all …
Did you know that one of the best ways to eliminate a long list of garden pests is to simply get purple martins to visit it on a regular basis? Purple martins are among nature’s best insect eating machines. Not only do they consume beetles, moths, horseflies and wasps – they do so in astounding …
Looking for a few simple secrets to supercharge your cucumber plants this year and grow more cucumbers than ever? For many, getting consistently good production can often be difficult. As much as gardeners love their fresh cucumbers, unfortunately, the crop has a bad rap for being one of the most frustrating vegetable plants to grow. …
Looking for the best and easiest way to plant onions this spring? Onions are one crop that cause a lot of confusion for gardeners. And it’s easy to see why. There almost seems to be an endless string of ways to plant and grow them. You can actually plant onions with bulbs (sets), transplants – …
Need a few simple tips and tricks that can stop slugs fast – and keep your vegetable and flower beds safe from their damage this year? Slugs cause serious damage to vegetable plants, annuals and perennial flowers. In the blink of an eye, they can destroy hostas in your flowerbeds – or chew hole after …
One of the best ways to make sure your cucumber plants stay healthy and productive all summer is to get them off to fast start – right from the beginning! Cucumber plants are notorious for struggling early in the growing season. Cold soil, cool weather and a lot of spring rains can often have cucumber …