Tomatoes Rotting at the Bottom? (Blossom End Rot Explained)

Tomatoes Rotting on the Bottom: Blossom End Rot

Tomatoes are a popular and easy-to-grow vegetable in a home garden. However, a common problem is tomatoes rotting at the bottom. If you’ve experienced this, you’ll know the tomato fruit looks perfectly normal on top but turns black and mushy at the bottom, making it inedible. So let’s find out the cause of the bottoms … Read more

Tomatoes Flowering But Not Producing Fruit? Causes and Solutions

Tomato Plant Flowers

Are you frustrated by your tomato plants that don’t seem to produce any fruit, no matter how much they flower? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Read on to find out the causes and solutions for why your tomato plants are flowering but not producing fruit.  Why Are My Tomatoes Flowering But Not Producing Fruit? The … Read more

Growth Stages of an Onion: From Seed to Harvest

Different varieties of onions.

If you are planning to grow onions in your home garden, it is important to understand the different growth stages of this crop. Each stage requires different care and attention from germination to maturity to ensure a successful onion harvest.  How Long is an Onion Plants Lifecycle?  Onion plants have a fairly long growth cycle, … Read more

7 Reasons Why Your Cucumbers Are Turning Yellow

Yellow Cucumbers - Reasons Why Your Cucumbers Are Turning Yellow

Have you ever wondered ‘why are my cucumbers turning yellow?’ Well, I have some answers for you. If you’ve ever experienced the disappointment of yellow cucumbers, there is plenty that you can do to prevent it from happening again. The most common cause of yellow cucumbers is over-ripening due to being left on the vine too … Read more

30 Surprising Things You Can Compost At Home

Compost

I’ve been composting at home for a while now and my garden loves me for it. But when you’re just starting out, you might be surprised by the unusual things you can compost. So I’ve compiled this list of some more unusual items you can compost at home that perhaps you have never thought of. … Read more

The Growth Stages of Corn: From Seed to Harvest

Growth Stages of Corn

As a gardener, it is important to understand the growth stages of the plants you are growing, so you can provide the right care and attention at the right time. Corn is a popular choice among home gardeners, but it can be a challenge to understand the growth process. Corn takes two to three months … Read more

Nasturtiums Dying? 5 Causes with Solutions!

Nasturtium with Yellowing Leaves

Nasturtiums are admired for their edible leaves and flowers that come in a gorgeous assortment of colors. They thrive as companion plants and will generally take care of themselves. However, there are a few problems that your nasturtiums may face which could eventually result in their death. Read on to find out more. Why Are … Read more

Getting Rid of Potato Bugs Organically: Colorado Potato Beetle

Potato Bug and Larvae - Colorado Potato Beetle

If you go out to your vegetable garden to find small, jagged holes in your potato plant leaves, you may be witnessing damage by voracious potato bugs. These beetles, and in particular the potato bug larvae can really chew through your potato leaves and create a mess of your plants. In this article, I’ll cover identifying potato bugs along … Read more

Why Are My Garlic Bulbs So Small? Answered!

Small Garlic

You’ll often hear people say you can never have too much garlic, but what about when you have too little? If your garlic bulbs are looking very small, there could be a number of reasons for this. Small garlic bulbs are commonly a result of planting the wrong variety, sowing at the wrong time, overcrowding, … Read more

Why Is My Raised Bed Growing Mushrooms? What You Need To Know

Raised bed garden with mushrooms growing.

The sight of unplanned fungi cropping up in your raised bed might be confusing at first. You might even be worried about what this means for your garden. Are mushrooms in your raised garden bed going to harm your other crops? Why are they appearing in the first place? The good news is that this … Read more