Get your garden summer-ready with easy-to-follow tips for beginner gardeners. This section breaks down the basics for a range of sun-loving veggies.
If you are going to plant broccoli (or if you have already planted it…), it is important to know the growing stages of the plant, to know if the broccoli is developing normally and if you are having any problems during the plant’s growth. Basically, there are 5 stages, from seed germination to harvest. I…
Growing sweet corn has been one of my favorite gardening adventures to date, but I’ve learned the hard way that, when it comes to corn, one can make a lot of mistakes along the way. From planting the crop too early to neglecting the specified care, these mistakes can negatively affect your harvest and leave…
If you’ve noticed white, powdery spots taking over your zucchini crop, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve had my fair share of struggles with fungal infections in my zucchini when I first started gardening. Powdery mildew is a common nuisance for many gardeners, and it can rapidly spread if left unchecked and untreated. But, no…
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,…
It has become a recurring theme in my garden: I eagerly plant something new, full of hope and anticipation, only to be met with disappointment when things don’t go as planned. Last summer, which is still very recent, I couldn’t wait to harvest my first batch of homegrown tomatoes. But, when I went to check…
Zucchinis are known to be extremely beginner-friendly since they’re easier to grow than some of the other vegetables out there. However, my experience with them wasn’t the smoothest. After planting and observing my zucchinis for a while, I started to notice that they were beginning to wither. Leaves turned yellow, stems softened, and no matter…