When (and How) to Harvest and Store Butternut SquashButternut squash are one of the most popular winter squash, and often the first one that gardeners try to grow. But since butternut squash takes a long time to ripen, it can be difficult to know exactly when they are ready to pick. Harvest butternut squash after … Read more
Coconut coir is a versatile growing medium that can be used as an ingredient in potting mix, in hydroponics, and even for growing mushrooms. You may have seen people using it or just noticed it in nurseries or online while shopping for garden supplies. Is it worth using in your garden? Read more to learn … Read more
Manure has been used for centuries as a fertilizer, and is still used to this day on some organic farms. Even though many farmers have switched to using chemical fertilizers for their cost and ease of use, manure adds a lot more than just NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). If you want to improve poor … Read more
It’s hard to know exactly when kohlrabi is ready to harvest. Unlike tomatoes or other fruits, you can’t just go by appearance or by feeling if they’re soft. It’s not intuitive, and I believe it’s something you gain from experience from growing kohlrabi. But there are some simple guidelines you can follow to know you’re … Read more
When we’re growing pepper plants, we expect lush, green bushes or miniature trees loaded with sweet peppers and chili peppers. So when we see that our pepper plants are turning yellow, we start worrying. If you see only a few leaves turning yellow and falling off, that’s nothing to worry about. This often happens with … Read more
It’s that time of year when everyone is rushing to buy seeds for the new season. When looking for seeds to plant in the garden, you should know what terms like heirloom, open-pollinated (OP), and hybrid actually mean. They can all have their uses in the garden depending on your needs. What Is the Difference … Read more