Little globes of sweetness explode with flavor as you shovel them by the handful into your mouth. Blueberries are undeniably delicious, whether they are raw or cooked in a heart-warming pie, they’re irresistible. I challenge anyone to turn down a humble blueberry! And what’s even better is these happy-looking berries are good for us as...

Cucumbers (and of course, cucamelons) are one of my favorite plants to grow every summer, so it’s definitely a little bit troubling to see my cucumbers develop odd symptoms and not thrive. White spots on cucumber leaves are one well-known problem among cucumber growers. It is primarily a cosmetic issue, but it can hinder the...

For many gardeners, growing asparagus has proven to be one of the most worthwhile perennial plants to invest in for their gardens. A gardener can harvest asparagus for up to about 20 years if developed and cared for properly. However, this is only achievable if you are able to provide your asparagus plenty of room...

I’ve gotten this question many times: why are my tomato leaves turning white? I grow tomatoes every year and have personally experienced just about every possible problem they can throw at you, including their leaves turning white. The good news is that the most common causes of leaf whitening on tomatoes are easily walked back...

Asparagus can be one of the most rewarding vegetables that you could propagate over and over again. One of the more ideal methods of propagating asparagus with succession is using the root crowns of the plant. Although you can technically propagate asparagus through plant division, it should grow just fine that way as well. However,...

Growing pumpkins is a true delight that I never miss out on. I don’t think in the last decade there has been a summer where I didn’t grow a pumpkin or two. They’re my favorite fall decoration, and when they start to rot, my chickens love to feast on them. But part of growing hearty,...

Acorn squash is a type of squash related to other summer varieties of squash, like zucchini. It’s often referred to as a winter squash because of its use in more winter culinary dishes. Acorn squash is an easy type of squash to grow that produces delicious food straight from your garden. Knowing when and how...

Growing potatoes is a cinch, really. It is not hard to get a perfect crop of potatoes every time if you know how to grow them and when to dig them up. Harvesting potatoes can be a little bit tricky, though. Knowing exactly when to harvest potatoes can mean the difference between underdeveloped potatoes or...

Asters are the show-stopper of the perennial garden, with beautiful fall colors of pink, purple, blue, and white. They’re also one of the few remaining excellent places for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to find food. Beautiful blossoms and a flurry of fascinating creatures make the Asters, particularly the New England Aster, a two-for-one offer...

Heliopsis flowers are very similar in appearance to sunflowers. But don’t be fooled by them! They are much easier to handle than those delicate plants. Moreover, since the plant is native to most of North America, it is a very common plant that occurs outside of gardens. It is an awesome choice if you are...

Eggplants are a delicious vegetable grown on a plant that enjoys hot summers and full sun. There are tons of varieties of eggplants to experiment with growing. Some come in a very light color, some with striations, and some are a rich, dark purple that’s nearly black. Some eggplants grow small fruits, others large. Some...

Watermelons are well known for being big, sweet, red, delicious fruits that come into season toward the end of summer. But did you know they come in different colors? There are indeed other types, like the black diamond watermelon or the outrageously expensive Densuke watermelon. But today we’re going to be talking about yellow watermelons...