Cucumber beetles are a real nuisance, and I speak from experience. Early in my gardening journey, they would constantly destroy my hard work, leaving me frustrated and back to square one. Their relentless damage taught me the importance of taking action early to protect my plants. If you’re dealing with a similar cucumber beetle issue,…
I’ll be honest — I’m not the biggest fan of growing okra in my garden. It’s just not my top choice of vegetable, and I often feel like I could be using that space and time to grow something I actually enjoy eating. However, the few times I’ve experimented with okra, it’s been a mixed…
Stubborn powdery mildew has plagued my plants ever since I started gardening in my new home. I have watched my first couple of batches helplessly wither and die at the hands of different fungal diseases. This went on until I stumbled upon fungicides and learned about their importance. That simple change in my care routine…
The first time I experimented with Brussels sprouts in my garden, I had high hopes for it and would even picture delicious roasted brussel sprouts for dinner while standing over the crop often. However, sooner or later, the disappointment would come – usually in the form of improperly formed sprouts. I could just never get…
As summer evenings cool down and fall makes its grand entrance, you can almost imagine hearing the rhythmic stomping of little army boots. What’s that sound, you ask? Well, it’s fall armyworm season, and these tiny, hungry troops are on the march. Their mission? To devour your lawn and garden as if they’ve never seen…
Are bugs slowly taking over your precious garden? Well, I might have a way, or rather a few ways you can stop them. This article will walk you through 7 strategies you can implement to eliminate bugs from your garden and make it a safer place for growing plants WITHOUT using any harsh chemicals. Let’s…