Blog List Category: Vegetables

A Tomato Myth is Born – More About Tomato Ripening

A few weeks ago I published the post called Ripening Tomato Myths – Both on the Vine and in the Home which explained why…

Ripening Tomato Myths – Both on the Vine and in the Home

You have worked hard all spring and summer to get some fresh red tomatoes from the garden. Now you have all kinds of green…

Growing Hot Peppers – What Makes Them Hotter?

You are trying to grow hot peppers and you find they just don’t have enough heat. What are you doing wrong? What can…

Pruning Cucumbers – Will It Produce a Higher Yield?

Should you prune cucumbers? Some people prune suckers off tomatoes and if it is a good idea for tomatoes, would it not also…

Tire Gardens for Potatoes and Tomatoes – Is it Safe?

Several gardening trends are colliding. Lots of new gardeners want to grow vegetables and raised beds are very popular…

Aspirin Spray for Tomatoes and the Vegetable Garden

Do you want to grow great tomatoes? Most gardeners do and they are on a constant hunt for magical concoctions that will…

When To Start Seeds Indoors – Includes a Chart

One of the most frequently asked questions from new gardeners is, when should I start my seed indoors? It all seems so…

Straw Bale Gardening – Pros and Cons

Straw bale gardening has a small but steady following. Historically, it has been used for a long time, but fell out of favor…

Soaking Peas Before Planting – Does It Improve Germination?

To soak or not to soak, that is the question Hamlet would have asked if he liked growing peas. Lots of people recommend…
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