We had a cool, rainy May, and my tomato plants are definitely lagging behind where they usually are by now. If yours are too, just have a little patience. Now that it’s June, the sun is out, and temperatures are climbing into the 80 it’s time to start watching for the common summer tomato problems…
Growing Butternut Squash: Tips for a Tasty Harvest
I have never grown butternut squash in my garden, although I love the taste, for a couple of reasons. It takes up a lot of space in your garden, and it takes it up for a long time. Most butternut squash has a long growing season, up to 110 days. But since I have added…


