August Gardening Checklist for Zone 5: What To Do And Plant Now
Even though the daylight hours are getting shorter and people are starting to think about fall, August is still one of the busiest months in the …
Category: Growing & Harvesting
Too Much Zucchini? Here’s What To Do With It!
From cooking, baking, and preserving, there are multiple different ways you can use up all that freshly harvested zucchini from your garden when your plants produce …
How To Know When Garlic Is Ready For Harvesting
You planted the garlic cloves last fall and covered the soil with mulch. You waited patiently all winter long until the plants sprouted and continued to …
Why Tomatoes Crack and Split, And What You Can Do About It
A common gardening issue is having tomatoes that crack or split just as they are about to be perfectly ripe. It’s a problem that most gardeners …
Different Cucumber Types And Their Best Uses
There are so many different types and varieties of cucumber seeds and seedlings available on the market today that it can be a bit overwhelming when …
Watering Your Garden For Success – A Full Beginner’s Guide
Two of the most common questions that new gardeners often ask are “How often do I need to water my plants?” and “Am I watering my …
Trellising Tomato Plants – Ways To Support Garden Tomatoes
When it comes to growing tomato plants, they can grow to massive heights. This is especially the case with indeterminate or vining tomato plants. In order …
Growing Tulips Guide: Step-by-Step From Planting To Harvesting
From planting tulip bulbs in the fall to harvesting the blooms in the spring and everything in between, learn all you need to know about growing …
Beginner-Friendly Vegetables To Grow For High Yields
If you are new to gardening, it can be overwhelming trying to pick out vegetables that are beginner-friendly, require little maintenance, and still produce a decent …
Harvesting And Shelling Pecans – Tips And Tricks For Success
If you are lucky enough to have pecan trees growing on your property, it’s time to learn all about harvesting, shelling, and storing the nuts so …