Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Planting onion sets or slips in autumn has some distinct advantages and is much like planting garlicor shallots. But success isnt always guaranteed. Timing, along with your specific growing zone, and choosing the right onion variety all make a difference between big, flavorful bulbs and small bulbs or ones that fail to develop. This guide … Read more

Dogs are notorious for getting their snouts into things they shouldn’t. Besides their dog food, they’ll happily snuffle and scarf up anything they come across, from litter on the sidewalk to the newly planted flower bulbs in your garden. And while some of the stuff your pooch comes across is just gross, other items can … Read more

It’s true, the skin color is tempting, though deceptive, because skin color often turns the color of maturity 4+ weeks before maturity is reached— though honeynut, with her built-in ripeness indicator below, is a fabulous exception! She is finally ripe once all the green has turned a deep pumpkin-y caramel color. Most winter squash skins … Read more

For zucchini and squash, companion planting—placing certain vegetables, fruits, and herbs next to each other in your raised garden bed or soil plot to enhance their growth—is just as beneficial as it is for other food crops. In companion planting, different plants help one another in different ways, either by offering protection from pests, amplifying … Read more

Sugar baby watermelons are a beloved fruit for gardeners to grow. Their compact size and sweet flavor make them perfect for smaller spaces. But knowing exactly when to pick these petite melons can be a challenge. Harvesting too early means you’ll miss out on peak sweetness and juice. Wait too long and you risk the … Read more

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has more than a grain of truth to it. We know, or should know, that we should be adding more fruits and vegetables into our diets. … Read more

Creeping thyme is a dwarf, mat, or cushion-forming plant with tiny, evergreen, aromatic leaves and masses of tiny flowers borne in summer that are a magnet for bees. Flower colours include pink, red, purple, as well as white, and a range of leaf colours including grey-green, dark green, and variegated with yellow or silver. The … Read more

With a passion for growing installed at an early age, I have always been happiest outdoors in nature. After training as a professional gardener and horticultural therapist, I currently run horticultural therapy and community kitchen gardens in the UK, helping others access the many physical and mental health benefits of growing vegetables, fruit and plants. … Read more

As a cherry tree owner you know the excitement of watching your tree’s blossoms give way to glistening red cherries. However, you also know the disappointment when your crop gets decimated by hungry birds before you can pick any for yourself. Birds love cherries, so protecting your tree is crucial for ensuring you get to … Read more