Carrots are often one of the first root vegetables people grow at home, but they have a reputation for being fussy growers, with most complaints stemming from harvesting small or deformed carrots. The carrot taproot (the part we eat) requires loose and stone-free soil to grow properly. This has led many gardeners to question whether … Read more
Cucumbers are one of the earliest and most productive summer vegetables to grow in your garden, and they also make excellent use of vertical space. However, some gardeners who start growing cucumbers may notice their cucumbers don’t actually climb and just kind of flop on the ground, despite them being described as a climbing vine. … Read more
Sugar snap peas (sometimes just called snap peas) are the personal favorite of most gardeners, and they are always the peas I recommend to people who either don’t like eating regular garden/shelling peas or think peas are a “boring” vegetable to grow. Snap peas are sweet, often nutty, and have a crisp texture making them … Read more
Tomatoes are the quintessential summer vegetable, but they can’t take extreme heat. When daytime temperatures are consistently above 90°F (32°C) you can start to see yield problems. Blossom drop, aborted fruits, blossom end rot, and cracked tomatoes are all problems gardeners face especially in hot and dry climates. While there are several strategies you can … Read more
Cherry and grape tomatoes almost never make it to my table since I just pick them and eat them right from the garden. But when they’re coming in like gangbusters, I’ll take them in and make a salad, pasta, or some other dish with them. I pick them when they look fully ripe, or take … Read more
Growing herbs at home is not only easy but also the most effective way to save money on your grocery bill with gardening – think about how much a small bundle of fresh thyme costs and how much thyme even one plant can provide. Oh, and not to mention thyme can be easily propagated into … Read more