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…
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…
Last summer, I thought I’d give cucumbers a shot in my backyard. While I had planted them before once, this was my first season in a new home, and I wasn’t sure what to expect from the soil conditions. In other words, it was an unfamiliar ground. To no surprise, I was met with disappointment:…
So, let me guess – your pea plants appear to be wilting and it’s freaking you out, right? Yeah, I’ve been in this place before, and let me tell you: it’s truly heartbreaking. Seeing a plant that once had color, vigor, and pods suddenly start to lose its magic can definitely be an alarming sight. …