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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!
Caterpillars in the garden can be so frustrating! We don't want them eating our veggies, but no caterpillars means no moths or butterflies. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss has some tips on keeping these pests away from your crops without harming them and other beneficial insects.
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.
Potatoes are one of the easiest root vegetables to grow in the home garden. They sprout from enlarged roots, called tubers, that work like seeds. Because of their unique sprouting process, potatoes may run into snags like diseases, pests, and poor growing conditions. Watch for problems, and try these recommended solutions from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
By planting miniature pumpkins in spring and early summer, we can enjoy the long-maturing treats by fall. Both ornamental and edible, the captivating squashes delight to no end as diminutive versions of the classic seasonal favorites. In a range of colors and shapes, the perfectly proportioned minis bring big joy in a small form.
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.
Temperatures are warming, bees are buzzing, and the garden is growing! The month of June is perfect for harvesting, mowing, and watering. Check these nine tasks off your summer checklist to keep the garden blooming and flourishing.
To get the crisp, juicy summer crunch of a homegrown cucumber, scouting for invading insects becomes part of their care. The easy, productive vines are susceptible to common garden pests, as well as cucurbit specialists. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the insects we want around our cucurbits and the cucumber pests to prevent.
Growing fruit trees has its ups and downs, and it takes work to grow your own delicious, juicy peaches. Peach leaf curl can certainly throw in wrench into the process. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about where this disease comes from and what you can do about it.
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.
The highly ornamental evergreen Pieris offers sweet lily-of-the-valley blooms and dynamic foliage. Bringing textural and colorful interest, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits of this broadleaf shrub.