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. …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that by simply using coffee grounds and egg shells in the planting hole of your tomato plants, you can help power your young tomatoes to fast, healthy grow – and set the stage for your best crop of tomatoes ever? Believe it or not, these two natural and organic by-products of a …
Looking for a few simple solutions to keep tomato blight away and keep your tomato plants safe from damage – for good? There is little doubt that tomato blight can all but ruin a tomato harvest. Although there are several types and versions of the disease, blight is a fungal condition that can devastate and …
Looking to plant onions this year and not sure if you should plant onion seeds or sets? The question certainly sparks quite the debate. And not just among those new to gardening, but seasoned gardeners as well. To be exact, onions can actually grow in three different ways – by planting seeds directly in the …
If you want to grow the healthiest, most amazing crop of cucumbers you have ever grown – then you need to plant your cucumbers from seed this year – not only is it far easier and cheaper to plant from seed – it also gives you the best chance to grow disease, pest free plants …