Horseradish Dying? Common Causes and Solutions

horseradish planted in soil

Growing horseradish can be a satisfying and rewarding experience, but in my experience, it can also be challenging, especially if your plant is not thriving. Despite its hardy nature, horseradish can die if it becomes stressed. If like me, you want to know why your horseradish is dying and how to fix it, then read on … Read more

7 Reasons Your Tomatoes are Small (With Solutions!)

Holding Small Tomatoes

Even with the best intentions, homegrown tomato plants can produce disappointingly small tomatoes. For a home gardener, this can be extremely frustrating and a problem I am familiar with. So if you have small tomatoes growing on your plants, you’ll want to find out why and how to fix the problem. Read on to find … Read more

Cucumber Flowers But No Fruit? Causes and Solutions

Cucumber Flower

Despite being easy to grow, sometimes cucumber plants can produce flowers but no fruit. I know from personal experience just how frustrating and disappointing this can be. So, if like me, you want to know why your cucumber plants are flowering but not fruiting, read on to find out.   Why Are My Cucumber Plants Flowering … Read more

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

Can You Eat Carrots That Have Sprouted? Answered!

Sprouted Carrot

Carrots are usually sweet, crunchy vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. But what happens when your carrots start growing? Can you eat carrots that have sprouted roots? How are they different from other carrots? And what about carrots that have sprouted greens? Read on to find out. Sprouted carrots are safe to eat. … 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

Cause of Bitter Green Beans (and How to Make Them Taste Better)

fresh green beans on a brown basket

Green beans are easy to grow and easy to cook. But, whether you bought them from the grocery store or harvested them from your garden, it is equally disappointing when you sit down to eat your green beans, and they are unpleasantly bitter. Let’s look at why your green beans are bitter and how to … Read more

7 Reasons Why Your Green Bean Plants Are Turning Yellow

Green Bean Plant with Yellow Leaves

Green beans are a popular vegetable crop that is easy to grow in a home garden. They are typically planted in the spring and can produce a bountiful harvest in the summer. However, sometimes gardeners may notice their green bean plants turning yellow, which can be a cause for concern. Why Are My Green Bean … 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