This might be a blasphemous thing to say but I honestly prefer cucumber more than zucchini. The firmer, waxier texture of zucchini appeals a lot more to me than the hard and dry consistency of zucchini. Nonetheless, I know there are tons of zucchini lovers out there. This article is for all zucchini lovers who…
Leaf yellowing and discoloration is fairly common in mature pepper plants. While it can occur in younger plants, most cases are reported after a few harvests or during the growth phase of the peppers. If you’re dealing with yellowing leaves in your pepper plant, this article will walk you through some possible causes as well…
The USDA Hardiness Zone Map is an incredibly useful tool for most gardeners. Depending on your zone, you can determine whether or not a particular plant will thrive in your area. How cool is that? I mean…I don’t know about you but I find the concept to be quite cool. Anyways, when it comes to planting…
Your rose leaves can turn yellow for a plethora of different reasons. For some, it’s a mere nutrient deficiency in the soil, whereas for others, it can be a result of neglect that’s affecting the plant and placing unnecessary stress on it. I still remember the time when all my rose plants started developing a…
I believe every gardener has a funny story about how they first discovered a particular plant. My stories are… Well… Always a little embarrassing! I first learned about hibiscus when I ordered what I thought was a regular fruit tea at a local cafe. I took a sip and was surprised by the tart but…
Typically, you can just tell by looking at your romaine lettuce that it’s ready to harvest. But, if we’re talking about signs and indicators, the most obvious one would be the fairly large size and crisp texture of the lettuce leaves. The head of the lettuce will be firm and compact with vibrant leaves densely…