Wondering how and when you should fertilize all of those vegetable and flower seedlings you are starting and growing indoors? And what's the best choice for powering them up safely? Growing strong, healthy transplants begins with giving your seedlings the right care and nutrition during their first few weeks of life. The first six to …
Late winter is the ideal time to begin to prepare your raised beds for planting in the spring - because before you know it - garden season will be here! Taking the time to improve and prepare your soil early can make a huge difference in just how well your plants grow later this spring …
If you are looking for a secret weapon in your garden this year to help boost your tomato plants to better health and bigger yields - you need to plant marigolds right along with them! You might be surprised, but one of the best companion plants for tomatoes is the humble marigold. These vibrant annual …
Wondering how to re-energize, recharge and power up the tired, lifeless soil where your tomatoes grew last year - before you plant again this year? Tomato plants are notorious for depleting nutrients from the soil due to their high feeding needs. In fact, so much so, that if at all possible, it's best to never …
Looking for a few simple secrets to truly have a weedless vegetable garden this year? Believe it or not, not only is it more than possible - you can accomplish the task all by actually working less - and not more in your garden this year! Every year, as garden season begins to heat up, …
Although the snow might be flying and the temperatures plummeting outside this winter - it doesn't mean you can't begin to get ready for your best garden season ever right now - with just a few simple but very important indoor winter garden chores! Not only can a little work now set the stage for …
Thinking about starting your own tomato plants from seeds indoors this year but unsure of what all you'll need - and just as importantly, when you will need to start them? As it turns out, it's actually surprisingly easy to grow great tomato transplants from seed. Not only does the process require little time or …
One of the best times to recharge and rejuvenate the soil in your raised beds is over the winter months - and is it ever easy (and free) to do with just a few simple scraps coming from your kitchen! All too often, gardeners growing in raised beds fail to re-supply the soil in their …
Did you know that one of the easiest and most economical ways to protect and recharge your garden and its tired soil over the fall and winter months is with leaves? Autumn certainly brings a bounty of leaves. Leaves that many gardeners see as nothing more than hard work that require hours of raking and …
Did you know that you can grow your own mushrooms indoors in the spring, summer, fall and even winter - and have fresh mushrooms all year around? One thing is for sure, store bought mushrooms aren't always fresh. In fact, mushrooms are one of the most notorious of crops for being held on store shelves …
Looking for how to harvest, dry and roast sunflower seeds from the sunflowers you have growing in your garden or flowerbeds this year? Sunflowers are becoming more popular in home gardens with each passing year. Not only are they great to grow to attract pollinators and birds to your landscape, they are also great for …
Want to know how to get your pepper plants to produce more peppers this summer? Peppers are a beloved addition to vegetable gardens, but they can be frustrating when it comes to getting plants to produce early and often. Not only are peppers among some of the last vegetable crops in the garden to start …
Looking for a few seed crops that you can still plant in your garden or raised beds this summer to get a great fall harvest? If you think spring and early summer are the only times you can plant seeds in your garden - think again! As it turns out, there are actually a number …
Looking for the best way to get those green tomatoes on your tomato plants to finally start to ripen to the perfect shade of red, yellow or orange? One of the most frustrating things of all for gardeners is waiting for their tomatoes to ripen. Not only can it seem to take forever for their …
Did you know that how, when and what you use to fertilize cucumber plants during the summer months can play a critical role in just how many cucumbers your plants produce? It's true! When it comes to getting your cucumbers to continue to flower and fruit all summer long, keeping your plants supplied with the …
One of the most important things you can do for your tomato plants in the summer is to fertilize them with the right mix of nutrients to not only power strong, healthy growth - but also an abundance of blooms and fruit! Tomato plants require a tremendous amount of nutrients to grow and produce. But …
Did you know that how and when you plant your peppers can make a huge difference in just how quickly they begin to grow - and how big of a harvest your pepper plants produce this summer? Whether you are growing green bell peppers, sweet peppers or spicy peppers - planting day is an important …
Looking for a few simple and effective tips and tricks to keep hungry rabbits out of your flowerbeds and garden this year - and keep them out for good? Rabbits can wreak havoc on garden plants and vegetables. Contrary to popular belief, rabbits like to munch on a lot more than just carrots. They actually …
If you want to get your tomatoes off to a fast, healthy start this year - and get a big harvest of juicy tomatoes this summer - it all starts with adding three crucial ingredients to the planting hole soil as you plant! Tomato plants are one of the heaviest feeders of all vegetable plants …
Whether you grow your own tomato transplants from seed or you purchase ready to go plants from your local nursery or greenhouse, one of the most important things you can do for your young tomato plants is to harden them off before planting. Hardening off is the process of preparing a plant for life outdoors. …
Wondering how to best use all of those pine needles that have fallen down to the ground from your pine trees - and whether or not they are safe to use in your flowerbeds, gardens, compost pile and more? Pine needles are one of the most misunderstood organic materials around. Especially when it comes to …
If you are looking for the best way to support your tomato plants this year without spending a fortune - we have you covered today with the perfect DIY solution that can hold the biggest of plants without worry! There is little doubt just how important it is to give your tomato plants a strong …
When it comes to how to plant and maintain a crop of home-grown potatoes, there are a few simple tips & tricks that can make growing your own potatoes easier than you might have ever imagined - and lead to a deliciously big harvest too! Potatoes are one of those crops that are certainly always …
One of the best ways to help fertilize and power your tomato plants to faster growth and an incredible harvest is to plant coffee grounds right along with them! Coffee grounds lend a helping hand to tomato plants in a whole slew of ways. For starters, the grounds left over from making from your morning …
When it comes time to plant your tomato transplants into the ground, how you plant them - and what you plant them with are extremely important for a tomato plant's short and long term success! Getting tomato plants off to a fast start is vital for their overall health and productivity. If plants struggle to …
Sugar snap peas are not only one of the easiest of all vegetables to plant and grow - they also happen to be one of the first vegetables you need to plant in the early spring - all by simply directly sowing seeds right into the cool soil! With their crispy, plump outer shells and …
If you are looking to plant and grow your best crop of cucumbers ever this year - then more than anything else - it's critical to plant your cucumbers for success right from the start! Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetable plants for growing in a home garden. Not only are they delicious …
Looking for a simple solution to prevent the tomatoes on your tomato plants from developing blossom end rot this year - and ruining your harvest in the process? Blossom end rot can be devastating to ripening tomatoes. It first appears as a tiny, brown soft spot on the blossom end of the fruit. In the …
If you are looking for a way to distance yourself from the grocery store while living a healthier lifestyle, then growing a throwback Victory food garden is the way to go! The concept of a Victory garden has been around since the First World War. It regained popularity again in the last few years with …
If you are looking to grow your own vegetables and flowers but don't want to spend endless hours tilling and weeding your garden all summer long - then it's time to create the perfect, weed-free, no till garden in your backyard. Not only is it easy to do - it can help you grow amazing …
Why should you be growing San Marzano tomatoes in your garden, raised beds or containers? Because it's the one single tomato variety you can grow almost anywhere that can give you an amazing harvest of tomatoes that are perfect for almost any need! Not all tomato varieties are created equal, and that is definitely the …
Did you know that using wood ashes from your wood stove or fireplace on your garden over the winter and early spring months can help rejuvenate your soil to grow better than ever next year? When it comes to adding power back to your soil without breaking the bank, it's hard to beat wood ashes. …
When it comes to starting seeds indoors and growing healthy, strong transplants for your garden and flowerbeds, did you know that the one place you should not start and grow your plants from seed is in a window? Although it may seem like a natural fit to grow seedlings in a sunny windowsill, as it …
If you are looking for a simple, easy and effective way to help stop weeds and the endless chore of weeding in your vegetable garden - it's time to start using cardboard to your advantage. Not only is it a great way to repurpose and recycle this all too plentiful resource - it's also usually …
There is no better time to rejuvenate and re-energize the tired, worn out soil in your raised beds than in the fall. And doing so will help you grow better than ever next year! Let's face it, after a long season of growing vegetables, flowers and/or herbs in a raised bed, the soil can be …
There is no better way to protect, recharge and bring your garden soil back to life than to plant a fall garden cover crop. And you won't believe just how easy it is to do! Vegetable plants use a tremendous amount of energy and nutrients from the soil to grow and produce. Some vegetables, like …
If you are looking for a great way to stretch your gardening budget for next year, then you need to consider saving the tomato seeds from the tomatoes coming from your garden right now. Not only can it allow you to have free seeds for next year - it can also help you grow even …
Looking for a few simple ways of knowing how to tell when a watermelon is ripe and ready to be harvested from your garden - or in the store? Summertime is the season of fresh local fruits and vegetables, but not many come close to being as satisfying as a big slice of watermelon! The …
When you plant a garden during the summer, you can extend your harvest long into the cooler fall months. Not only is it easy to start new plants during this time, but it is also inexpensive and way more successful than you might think! There is so much focus and emphasis on getting seeds and …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to help keep your tomatoes from splitting and cracking as they grow on your plants? There is nothing more frustrating than watching your tomatoes suddenly start cracking and spitting apart as they ripen. Splitting causes tomatoes to not only lose their beautiful appearance, but once open, the exposed …
Looking for a few natural and highly effective ways to get rid of whiteflies to keep them from ruining your vegetable garden this year? Whiteflies might be tiny, but they can cause devastating damage to your vegetable plants in no time at all. These sap-sucking, disease-causing winged insects will ruin the foliage of vegetable plants …
Looking for a few tricks and tips to help get your struggling cucumber plants to start growing better quickly? There is nothing more disheartening to a gardener than watching their vegetable plants sit in the ground and fail to take off in the spring and early summer months. When plants struggle to grow, it creates …