If you are looking to add some serious spice and flaming heat to your growing space – you are going to love today’s look at 5 of the hottest peppers to grow in your garden this year – along with our top tips for how to get your pepper plants to produce better than ever! …
Did you know that by simply saving back some of the ashes coming from your fireplace or wood stove this winter – you can use them next spring to help you grow bigger, better, and more productive tomato plants than ever? And that those ashes can do the same for your peppers plants too? As …
Looking for a few simple and easy ways to save your old coffee grounds this winter to use in your garden next spring and summer – all without having to worry about them molding? There is little doubt that coffee grounds are one of the most beneficial (and free!) byproducts around for bringing life to …
Looking for a few quick, easy and effective methods to get rid of squash bugs from your garden this fall? Squash bugs can be a nightmare for gardeners – especially as the cooler weather of autumn settles in. Although they can damage crops all throughout the growing season, squash bugs begin to multiply at an …
As crazy as it sounds, what you do with your tomato plants as they die off this fall – and how you dispose of them – can both have a huge impact on how well your tomato plants grow in your garden next year. And even more, it can also play a major role in …
Without a doubt, the best way to protect and recharge the soil in your garden this fall is to plant a cover crop. Not only is it one of the easiest “crops” you will ever plant, it will set the stage for you to have your best gardening season ever next year! Cover crops provide …
Planting fall garlic is not only simple and easy to do, it can also set you up to grow an amazing harvest of some of the biggest and most delicious garlic you’ll ever harvest next summer! Although garlic can be planted in the spring or fall, fall planting allows bulbs more time to grow larger. …
As summer hits full stride and tomato season gets into full swing, many gardeners become alarmed when some of the leaves on their tomato plants begin turning brown – and in some cases – even begin to die and fall off. This can be especially true for the lower leaves of tomato plants in mid …
One of the hardest things for many gardeners to know is when to pick their bell peppers – or more importantly, how to tell when their peppers are ripe enough for picking! Bell peppers are a staple in backyard gardens. Known for their large size and big flavor, they are delicious for everything from fresh …
Did you know that summer is the perfect time to replant the cucumbers in your garden, raised beds and containers with seeds? Not only is it quick and easy – but it’s a great solution to replace cucumber plants that might be starting to fail! As summer arrives in full force, many cucumber plants that …