Zucchini plants thrive in heat, but can suffer from blistering sun much like other summer vegetables. And with high heat usually come diseases, which make already disease-prone summer squash even more vulnerable.  For this reason, gardeners who live in hot climates should specifically look for disease-resistant zucchini. Below are some of the best heat tolerant … Read more

Okra can grow in a wide variety of conditions and soil types, so as long as okra avoids the cold and shade, it will produce pods. But to increase pod production and make your okra produce more, you should optimize their growing conditions, give them enough nutrients throughout the growing season, and consider planting varieties … Read more

The Black Beauty eggplant is an old heirloom variety which is still highly sought after in home gardens. These eggplants are very meaty, weighing well over a pound, and do well in both northern and southern climates. Keep reading below to learn more about this incredible variety, how to grow it, and where to find … Read more

Artichoke plants are a great addition to any garden, not only producing flavorful, nutritious artichokes, but also ornamental foliage and stunning thistle-like flowers if you let the buds mature. Artichoke plants can grow as perennials in climates with mild winters. Whether you’re starting from seed, planting bare root artichokes, or transplanting offshoots (pups) from divided … Read more

Bright yellow tomatoes are a joy to see in the garden, and are usually more refreshing to eat with a light sweetness that red tomatoes lack. One yellow tomato variety every gardener needs to plant this year is Dwarf Mr. Snow. The flavor is crisp, sweet, and tangy, and the plants are productive. Dwarf Mr. … Read more

When you dive into the world of dwarf tomatoes, you’ll find a plethora of choices of what to grow. Although their popularity is growing, these are still relatively niche varieties and it’s difficult to find recommendations. But one variety every gardener needs to try is Sweet Scarlet. Sweet Scarlet is one of the Dwarf Tomato … Read more