9 Easy Vegetables For Beginners To Grow Outdoors
I’m all for an easy life! I want to plant a seed, have it germinate quickly, grow quickly and not wilt at the first sign of trouble! I’m going to share with you the easiest food crops…
Tomato Trellis And Support Systems: Creative Solutions And Ideas
Most of us picture tomatoes growing pruned and suspended in a tidy, upright position. And today we’re going to look at 4 affordable DIY support systems. Left to their own devices, many tomato plants would simply grow…
Can I Leave My Pumpkins On The Vine?
We want our pumpkins to last until Halloween for our grandchildren, and you probably want your pumpkins in great condition for the big event too! But in a good summer, pumpkins may be ripe long before Halloween….
Is It Too Late To Plant Pumpkin Seeds?
When is it too late to plant pumpkin seeds? And what can go wrong if you leave planting pumpkins until the last minute? Over the years I’ve started pumpkins seeds early, mid-season, and recklessly late. Sowing pumpkins…
To Pick or Not to Pick: What Happens If You Don’t Harvest Carrots
Summer is drawing to a close now, and our rows of bushy carrot tops look promising. We like to just pull a few carrots up before a meal when we need them, and leave the rest in…
Propagating Tomatoes From Side Shoots
Propagating tomatoes from side shoots is a simple and satisfying method for turning one tomato plant into several! Tomato vines propagated from side shoots are an economical way of cloning plants grown from expensive F1 seed. This…
11 Tomato Pruning Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Tomato pruning mistakes are easily made, and they can dramatically affect the number of ripe tomatoes you get to harvest later in the season. Pruning tomatoes correctly is straightforward and only takes a few seconds per plant,…
What Causes Mealy Tomatoes And How Can You Avoid Them?
Mealy tomatoes are a massive disappointment. Last year I grew a tomato variety which is famous for being reliable and productive in my region for the first time. I waited eagerly for the fruit, which were basically…
How To Get Started With Carrots
I have had a tumultuous history with growing carrots. I’ve tried a lot of times, and some years have been more productive than others (to put it mildly). But, at least I’ve picked up a lot of…
How To Get Started With Cucumbers
Home grown cucumbers taste completely different to those you buy in the grocery store, and they’re one of my favorite crops to grow. They’re a pretty easy crop to grow, and 100% worth the effort. I like…