Few problems frustrate tomato growers more than watching promising flowers fall without producing fruit. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the most common causes of tomato blossom drop, with practical solutions to maximize your harvest potential.
Sweet, spicy, and aromatic, it's not surprising that basil attracts a fair amount of attention from unwanted garden pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss is here to help you figure out what's leaving holes in your tasty basil leaves this season.
Epic Gardening founder and owner Kevin Espiritu tried seven different potato growing methods to see which is best. The answer may surprise you! Whether you have lots of space or a few containers, you can use these methods to grow abundant potato harvests.
If you’re growing dill in your garden, you may be wondering if you should let it bloom. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn if you should let dill flower.
Don’t let common strawberry invaders scoop your berry harvest this season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top strawberry pests to scout for, as well as how to prevent and treat them, to gain the most of the sweet rewards.
Bushy, fragrant, and flavorful are perfect words to describe cilantro. This annual herb thrives in home gardens when the weather is cool and mild. Plant dozens of seeds throughout the growing season for a fresh supply all summer long!
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite cool-weather veggies. Broccoli doesn't love hot weather, but several types tolerate it quite well. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists some great varieties that can take the heat.
These 15 tomato varieties grow large, round fruits perfect for slicing. There are hybrids and heirlooms, indeterminate and determinate types, and pole and bush forms. No matter your preferences, there’s sure to be a slicer tomato on this list that’s perfect for your garden. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to check them out!
If you want to enjoy sweet and juicy melons this year, you can direct sow watermelon seeds to get started. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to plant these seeds in your garden.
How much or how little to prune tomato plants varies depending on the tomato type and your cultivating preferences. Avoid these five common tomato pruning mistakes for a bountiful harvest at the end of the season.
Sugary squashes are long to develop on the vine and make the sweet rewards worth the wait. With direct sowing now, we’ll enjoy big rewards by season’s end. Pick the best of the sweets to grow this season with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Getting started with any hobby can be a daunting task, but when it involves live animals, it's important to get off on the right foot. Chicken owner Melissa Strauss can guide you through the process of setting up, acquiring birds, and caring for them in the future.