With tomato plants tucked in for the season, we anticipate their juicy rounds with summer’s warming temperatures. Knowing when to pick makes a difference in capturing the best quality. Get a gauge on how long it takes tomatoes to vine-ripen for peak flavor with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
If you think organic growing equals smaller harvests and less healthy crops, think again. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to grow tomatoes organically so you can avoid harmful pesticides and herbicides and enjoy bountiful harvests of flavorful fruits.
Why spend lots of money on mushrooms at the store when you can grow them yourself? Though they’re not plants, they can grow throughout your yard next to vegetables, herbs, and wildflowers. Try these three cheap and easy ways to grow mushrooms from the Epic Gardening team.
If you love tomatoes it’s easy to get excited and plant them too early. But what is the best course of action if you do? Experienced gardener and master naturalist, Sarah Jay has a few strategies for dealing with tomato season eagerness.
Clary sage brings a wash of color and prominent, nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The perennial herb is carefree, thriving across conditions with little tending. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the showy performer that transitions from herb garden to naturalized border.
If you don’t have access to a garden or want fresh herbs in your kitchen, try growing dill in pots and containers. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share everything you need to know about growing this fragrant and flavorful herb in a small space.
Companion planting is an ingenious way to cram more crops into a small space. Rather than keeping each species separate, plant beneficial pairings like green beans and tomatoes, beets and onions, or turnips and peas. One crop will help the other grow, and you’ll have more to harvest at the end of the growing season!
Onion tops naturally curl and wilt at the end of the growing season. If they’re wilting early, they may be experiencing damage from pests, diseases, or improper care. Learn why onion tops curl and wilt alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
We home gardeners must maximize our beds to grow as much produce as possible. We don’t have the luxury of owning acres to cultivate vegetables! Succession planting is a simple trick to help you grow as much food as possible during the growing season.
If you want to grow melons and preserve precious growing space while improving airflow among vines, growing melons on a trellis has its advantages. Vertical growth also adds vertical interest and lets us grow in small spaces. Explore how to grow melons on resourceful trellises with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Have you ever planted a pole bean not knowing it would climb nearby plants? It’s a common mistake! Read as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay outlines the differences between pole and bush beans.
Are your broccoli plants covered in tiny holes or suddenly missing part of their delicious crown? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about how to identify and treat some of the most common broccoli pests.