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.
I would consider planting zucchini to be the simplest gardening task ever. I planted my first zucchini when I was just 14. It’s a beginner-friendly vegetable that produces impressively high yields. However, one difficulty pretty much every zucchini grower has to face is figuring out the ideal spacing for their plants in the garden. In…
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…
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…
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…