Navaho Blackberries: Big Harvests Without a Trellis If you’re a gardener working with limited space—or just want to keep things low-maintenance—Navaho blackberries might be your perfect match. These compact, thornless blackberry plants pack a punch when it comes to fruit production, and the best part? They stand tall all on their own, no trellis required….
Top Garden Tech for 2025: Smart Sprinklers, Robot Mowers, and More
While I’m not the best person to talk about tech (I have trouble hosting a zoom meeting!), I do appreciate the convenience that modern technology brings. Technology has really come a long way over the years, and nowadays, there’s something new coming out almost every day that solves problems we didn’t even know we had….
Why Every Vegetable Gardener Should Plant Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum may be small, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of the most powerful flowers you can add to your vegetable garden. Not only does it attract pollinators, but it also brings in the kind of beneficial insects that help you keep pests under control, naturally. Sweet Alyssum: A Friend to Your Garden…
What Causes Blossom End Rot?
There’s nothing like the excitement of planting tomatoes in the garden, watching them grow, and dreaming about that first juicy slice for salads and sandwiches. But then, just as the first fruits start to ripen, I notice something alarming. The bottoms of a few tomatoes have turned dark, sunken, and leathery, almost like they’re rotting…
What Is Bolting in Plants? Causes, Prevention, and What to Do When It Happens
If you’ve ever gone out to your garden expecting to harvest fresh lettuce or cilantro, only to find it suddenly growing tall with flowers, you’ve seen bolting in action. This is a common issue, especially in spring and early summer, and it can make some cool season vegetables tough and bitter. While bolting is a…
How to Clean Your Garden for Winter and Boost Soil Health
A student recently asked me in my local garden class, “What do you do with the plants left over in your garden at the end of the season?” Like most gardeners, I love having a neat, tidy garden once the growing season wraps up. But what if I told you that you can have both…
Worm Castings: Boosts Your Gardens Health Naturally
Every spring, when I am planning my spring garden, I’m always sure to add worm castings along with compost and cow manure. It’s a great way to get my garden started out on the right track. Then when I transition to my summer garden full of vegetables that are heavy feeders, I repeat the process….
Ladybug Larvae: Friend or Foe? Why These Fierce-Looking Bugs Are Garden Heroes
Have you ever spotted a strange, spiky, almost menacing-looking bug crawling around your plants and wondered if it was a pest? You wouldn’t be the only one! One of the most misunderstood insects in the garden is the ladybug larva. Unlike the familiar round, spotted adult ladybug, the larval stage looks more like a tiny,…
Simple Seed Starting Tips for a Strong and Healthy Garden
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a jump on the growing season, especially for vegetables that need a longer growing period. It allows you to control the environment, ensure strong seedlings, and grow a wider variety of plants. Local garden centers typically carry the most common vegetable varieties, but starting seeds indoors…
How to Grow Asparagus: A Guide to Planting and Harvesting for Years of Enjoyment
Every gardening season I like to try something new in my garden. Last year, I experimented with a “container friendly” okra variety perfectly suited for raised beds. It grew about 3 feet tall but produced full-sized pods all season. I’ll replant it again this summer. This spring, I’m taking on a more permanent project –…
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