Blossom End Rot: Prevention and Treatment
No one likes to spend their precious time nurturing a tomato plant, only to have the dreaded blossom end rot show up on their fruits. This common malady on tomatoes …
Garden Maintenence
How to Grow Raspberries
One of the best decisions I ever made in our home garden was adding raspberries! I love eating raspberries (low sugar!), but they are expensive and chances are, the container …
Reasons for Yellow Tomato Leaves
Who doesn’t love to grow tomatoes in the summer vegetable garden? I surely do, but that doesn’t mean tomatoes don’t give me a run for my money each and every …
How to Improve Garden Soil
Needs some helpful tips to improve the garden soil for your vegetable garden or flower beds? I’ve got you covered! There are a few things home gardeners can do to …
Garden Soil in Your Backyard
Soil is one of the most important elements of a successful vegetable garden. And be sure not to call it dirt! Master gardeners (at least where I live) get sensitive …
Winter Flowers for the Garden
The first frost in fall is the indicator that the flower growing season has ended. Colorful flower blooms will be gone for the next few months and the winter landscape …
How to Build a Cedar Raised Garden Bed
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner gardener, one thing most of us can agree on is low maintenance is best. No one really wants to battle weeds endlessly …
What to Plant in October
October is a favorite month for many people, including gardeners. As the weather turns cooler, it’s time to head back out to the garden and start planting the fall garden. …
6 Ways to Prevent Garden Pests
Keeping a home vegetable garden pest free can be quite the task. Luckily there are ways to prevent garden pests that can make a gardener’s job so much easier. Natural …
How to Save Basil Seed
Saving basil seed is one of the easiest seeds to save in the garden. Learn how to harvest basil seeds from any basil plant!