When to Harvest Butternut Squash: A Step-by-Step Guide

When to Harvest Butternut Squash: A Step-by-Step Guide

As any gardening enthusiast, I’ve always loved the rich, nutty flavor of butternut squash. You might be wondering when to harvest butternut squash for the most delicious taste. Typically, butternut squash is ready to be picked in late fall, just before the frosts come. However, depending on your planting schedule and local climate, it could…

Can You Grow Cucumbers and Peas Together? A Concise Guide

Can You Grow Cucumbers and Peas Together? A Concise Guide

Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience, especially when you discover unexpected combinations that work well together. You may be wondering if it’s possible to grow cucumbers and peas side by side in your garden. The good news is that not only can you grow these two vegetables together, but they also have…

How Long Can Peppers Go Without Water? Tips for Every Stage

How Long Can Peppers Go Without Water? Tips for Every Stage

We’ve all been there, we go out of town for a couple of days thinking that our garden will be fine only to return and find that everything has shriveled up. So what happened?  Well, our plants probably went too long without getting water.  Mature peppers can last up to a week without water but…

Why Are Peppers Dropping Flowers? Here’s How to Stop It

Why Are Peppers Dropping Flowers? Here’s How to Stop It

When pepper plants start to drop their flowers before setting fruit, it can be a bit alarming. And it can be difficult to figure out why your peppers are dropping their flowers in the first place. But, I’m here to tell you why.  The most common reasons that peppers drop their flowers are because of…

How to Grow Bigger Bell Peppers – Follow These Pro Tips

How to Grow Bigger Bell Peppers – Follow These Pro Tips

Growing bell peppers can be a real test of patience for even the seasoned gardener. Sometimes it feels like we wait all season for the fruits to appear. Understandably, it’s quite discouraging when our plants only produce small bell peppers.  So, how can we fix this?  The best way to get big bell peppers is…