Gardening with raised beds can have several advantages over planting directly in ground. Some of the biggest benefits of using raised beds are that weeds are minimized and you have more control over the soil you wish to grow your plants in. However, starting raised beds often raises many questions. One of the most common … Read more
So you have decided to grow spinach in your home garden this year. You go outside to your vegetable garden to check up on your plants. However, instead of a lush, vibrant cluster of dark green spinach leaves, you are greeted by a sad bunch of spinach leaves many of which are turning yellow. So … Read more
Peppers are a staple of backyard gardens. Their multicolored fruits (yes peppers are actually fruits) add a nice splash of color to garden beds with their green, red, orange and yellow exteriors. However, coming across a black colored pepper in the garden will leave many gardeners shocked and bewildered. So why are some peppers turning … Read more
With its countless uses in cooking, health and wellness and its nutritional value, basil has become a very popular herb for many home gardeners to grow each year. But while basil can be fairly simple to grow, improper or insufficient watering can easily cripple your basil plants and ruin any chance of a successful harvest. … Read more
Tomatoes are a classic backyard-garden vegetable that many gardeners grow every year. Harvesting a fresh, plump, bright red tomato right off the plant can be both highly satisfying as well as rewarding. However, if white spots begin to appear on the leaves of your tomato plant, the leaves as well as the tomatoes themselves could … Read more
With its long shelf life, sweet tasting flesh, and beautiful orange color, butternut squash is arguably one of the best winter squashes to choose from. Because of all its great qualities, many choose to grow it in their garden every year. However, many gardeners have difficulty determining just how many butternut squash they can expect … Read more
Homegrown lettuce is always the best. The leafy, green heads harvested from your home garden will almost always yield a fresher, crisper and better tasting lettuce compared to the heads bought at the supermarket. However, growing lettuce in your home garden can raise some questions. For example, how much sun does lettuce need? So how … Read more
Pumpkins play a big part in western customs and culture. From the jack-o’-lanterns of Halloween to the pies of Thanksgiving, pumpkins are being used in creative ways to celebrate festivities throughout the year. But just how much do pumpkins really weigh? I decided to find out. So how much do pumpkins weigh? When fully mature, … Read more
Onions are always a great crop to plant in your backyard garden. They taste much better when they are homegrown and are essential in countless recipes. Despite this however, growing onions is not without its obstacles. Too often, the green stems of the onion plants will collapse under their own weight and cause the onion … Read more
Growing Cilantro in your home garden is always a great idea as it is easy to grow and has a wide range of uses. From salads to sandwiches to even stir fry, cilantro can give any mundane dish a much needed boost of flavor. However, despite the simplicity of growing cilantro, there can be instances … Read more
