Mulches are essential in most gardens and are useful for a variety of reasons. Their primary functions are to regulate temperature, conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Bonus features include building up the soil and adding appeal to the overall design of your garden. There are several types of mulches that can be used, each with…
Caring for your own plant nursery for the very first time is no easy task. There are a lot of things you still need to experience as a first time gardener. Starting seeds indoors and keeping those seedlings alive requires a lot of effort, skill and observation. I’ve written about seedling mistakes before, and improper…
Beets are one of those crops that you don’t just grow for eating seasonally. They’re supposed to last you for a while and get you through the winter months. But how exactly can you store them, when your garden is full to the brim with root vegetables, summer crops and all kinds of goodies? The…
What are burpless cucumbers, and how did they get their name? There’s a new marketing trend lately, and it’s all about the new variety of cucumbers that won’t make you burp! But do they truly live up to the hype, or is this just another hoax to get gardeners on their feet?
Pruning eggplants is often debated on many gardening forums. As a somewhat laid-back gardener, I can see the benefits of both sides of the argument. Any amount of pruning can increase light, air flow and new foliage growth at the same time as decrease the risk of pests and diseases. It can also make it…
Pink Banana Squash has been a new addition to my garden for the past couple of years. I love how it grows to an impressive size and hangs down the trellis with almost supernatural strength. Yes, you read that right, you can grow this jumbo squash on a trellis – and I strongly suggest that…