Month: July 2021

There are few things more exciting for a gardener than seeing those first blooms of the season, whether they’re ornamental flowers or clusters of little pepper blossoms. Knowing how pepper plants flower can help you increase your yields and troubleshoot potential problems in the garden. Explained below are some of the common questions regarding pepper … Read more

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