Blog List Category: Vegetables

Myths About Straw And Hay In The Garden

What is the difference between straw and hay? I am always surprised at all of the misinformation that is spread whenever…

Too Many Male Flowers On Squash And Cucumber

Squash, cucumber and pumpkin belong to the cucurbit family and most garden varieties produce both male and female flowers…

Vegetable Growing Master Class – FREE on YouTube

I have put together a 12 part class to provide all of the basic information you need to grow better vegetables. The course is…

10 Ways to Germinate Pepper Seed Faster – What Works and What Doesn’t Work?

What is the fastest way to germinate pepper seeds? They do germinate a bit slower than other vegetables and that is…

Twining Direction in Beans – are Scarlet Runner Beans Different?

I was working on my new book, Plant Science for Gardeners (to be released spring 2022), and came across a claim that most…

7 Best Ways for Washing Fruits and Vegetables

I recently asked our Facebook Group, Garden Fundamentals, what they used for washing fruits and vegetables and I got quite a…

10 Perennial Vegetables for Colder Climates

Everyone loves fresh veggies but the amount of work that goes into a vegetable garden is a lot less appealing. Perennial…

Should You Prune Suckers on Tomatoes?

To prune or not to prune suckers on tomatoes – the age old debate continues – until now! There are two distinct…

Is Organic Food Better Than Non Organic?

Is organic food better? I know you have heard the marketing. It is more nutritious. It is healthier. It is better for the…
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