Why Is My Asparagus Dying? Causes and Solutions

Why is My Asparagus Dying

Tender, sophisticated, and a seasonal star – asparagus can be a pride perennial in any gardener’s yard. But this delicious and sought-after crop can also need attention and care in order to truly flourish. So if your asparagus plant looks like it’s dying, this article is for you. If you think your asparagus may be … Read more

Why Is My Zucchini Bitter? (And how to fix it!)

Why is My Zucchini Bitter

Zucchini is a favorite crop among home gardeners of all types and one that I include in my garden every summer. It’s easy to grow and nutritious and makes for a bountiful harvest with little effort. However, sometimes zucchini can taste bitter leaving you with an unpleasant meal you might prefer to discard. So in … Read more

What’s Eating My Sugar Snap Peas? (And how to get rid of them!)

Pest Eaten Sugar Snap Peas - What's Eating My Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas make a lovely addition to any garden. They aren’t too challenging to grow and when sugar snap peas are ready for the dinner table, they provide an excellent source of vitamin K and other nutrients. If your sugar snap peas are being eaten and terrorized by some unknown pest, like mine was … Read more

Can You Eat Raw Eggplant? Answered!

Sliced Raw Eggplant - Can You Eat Raw Eggplant

Eggplant is often used in dishes for its meat-ish texture and just because it’s delicious. But have you ever wondered whether you can eat raw eggplant? It may surprise you to learn eggplant can be eaten raw. In fact, raw eggplant can be prepared and eaten in a number of different delicious ways. So in … Read more

What’s Eating My Broccoli? (And how to get rid of them!)

What Is Eating My Broccoli

You might struggle to get your kids to eat wholesome, nutrient-packed broccoli, but unfortunately, the tiny critters of the garden need no such encouragement. Broccoli, along with the rest of the brassica family, are a firm favorite for caterpillars, bugs, and all manner of insects. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at how … Read more

Are Ginger Leaves Edible? (And how to eat them!)

Ginger with Stems and Leaves - Eating Ginger Leaves

When it comes to culinary herbs, most of us are familiar with eating the pungent-tasting root herb, ginger. This tropical plant has become a regular ingredient in many of our recipes. But can you eat ginger leaves? The good news is that ginger leaves are edible and just as delicious as the ginger rhizome. Ginger … Read more

Bell Pepper Flowers But No Fruit? Causes and Solutions

Bell Pepper Flowers But No Fruit

Bell peppers are a popular ingredient to add to many dishes making them an exciting addition to the veggie garden. So if your bell pepper plant is flowering but not producing fruit, it can be frustrating. In this article, I’ll cover the possible reasons why your bell pepper plant is flowering but not fruiting, as … Read more

Why Is My Broccoli Turning Yellow? (And how to fix it)

Broccoli Plant Turning Yellow

Growing broccoli is a wonderful way to have a great supply of this delicious vegetable. And it always tastes better when you grow it yourself. But what do you do if your broccoli is turning yellow? Broccoli turning yellow is typically a sign of poor health. Healthy broccoli is a lovely green color. If your … Read more

Why Is My Asparagus Bitter?

Why Is My Asparagus Bitter

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that is both delicious and versatile. Prepared correctly it makes a tasty and nutritious addition to almost any meal. But asparagus can be bitter. So in this article, I’ll run you through why asparagus is bitter as well as choosing and preparing asparagus so that you can use it with confidence. The most … Read more

Why Is My Zucchini Flowering But Not Producing?

Zucchini Flowering But Not Producing

Zucchini is a wonderful type of squash, useful in cooking a lot of dishes. If you’re growing zucchini, you obviously want your plant to produce as much fruit as possible. So when your zucchini plant is flowering but not producing, it can be frustrating. Why is this happening? What can you do about it? In … Read more