Vegetables

Plucking a huge, meaty carrot from the vegetable garden is oddly satisfying. However, it is equally disappointing to pick a tiny, underdeveloped carrot! So how can you know when to pick carrots? In this article, you’ll learn how to know your carrots are ready for harvest. Don’t make the mistake of picking your homegrown carrots prematurely! When To …

Growing plants in containers is a great way to garden. Whether you live in a small apartment without a yard, or you just want to decorate a porch, patio, or front steps, potted plants are incredibly versatile. However, the main flaw for potted plants is that they dry out fast in hot weather. So, if …

Ground cherries, also know as husk tomatoes, are a small berry-like fruit in the nightshade family. They are closely related to tomatoes, peppers, and especially tomatillos. Ironically, they are not related to cherries. However, they get their name for their sweet, tart flavor when ripe. These tropical plants can be grown virtually anywhere in the …

There is so much to love about raised bed gardening. It makes the act of growing your own food more simple and approachable, especially for new gardeners. One of the best crops to grow in your raised beds is the cucumber. Cucumbers are in the same family as squash, watermelon, and pumpkin. They have a …

Tomato plants are known for their issues. As fast-growing as they are, and as delicious as they can be, they can be a challenge to grow. One common problem that we see in our garden are tomato leaves turning brown. This may come in the form of spots, wilting, crumbling, or even leaves falling off …

Broccoli plants are part of the cabbage family of plants (Brassicaceae). It is closely related to cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and collards. Most of these plants have a similar life cycle. If you’re growing your own broccoli at home, it can be very helpful to know what to expect in the garden. So, in this article, …

Curing garlic is an important step for storing garlic for the long-term. Curing is essentially the process of dehydrating the garlic bulb wrappers in preparation for storage. Curing allows time for moisture to evaporate out of the garlic bulbs. Excess moisture in your garlic can lead to mold and disease destroying your bulbs while they …

Garlic truly is one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. With fertile, well-drained soil, and proper timing, you can grow a bounty of garlic, right at home. I have found that garlic grows particularly well in raised beds. So, in this article, you’ll learn how to grow garlic in raised beds from …

Growing carrots at home is pretty easy. However, germinating carrot seeds is the trickiest part of the process. They can take a long time to sprout, and need constant moisture. With a few simple tricks, you can get consistent carrot germination and avoid failed seeds. So, in this article, I’ll share how to germinate carrot …

Choosing the best garlic to grow in your area can be challenging. With hundreds of cultivars of seed garlic available, it is difficult to narrow it down to just a few. So, if you live in zone 6, we have exactly what you need! In this article, I’ll share 9 garlic varieties that are perfect …