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...

Years ago on a walk, I stumbled upon a strange fruiting tree that I’d never seen before. It had large, orange-colored fruit with an odd leaf-like covering at the very top of it. I knew it wasn’t an orange tree. It looked kind of like an apricot, but the fruits were too big. It definitely...

Peas are a popular vegetable for gardeners in no small part because they are planted very early in the growing season and harvest early – before the heat of the summer really sets in. But did you know that you can usually grow two crops of peas in a single year? Say hello to fall...

Pumpkins are one of my all-time favorite plants because they’re a popular decoration and food during my all-time favorite season: Autumn. My favorite way to decorate a pumpkin is by carving a stellar celestial pumpkin. But these Jack Be Little Pumpkins are a little too small for that. Each year, I harvest these pumpkins and...

Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are a type of heirloom tomato that has been cherished by gardeners for generations. These large, meaty tomatoes are known for their excellent flavor and texture, making them a popular choice for canning, sauces, and salads. In this article, we will explore the fascinating story behind these unique tomatoes, as well as...

I love beer almost as much as I love gardening, and if I’m being honest, I often combine the two! Nothing beats working outside in the hot summer sun, tending your garden, and enjoying a little bit of beer while you do it. At least for me! Gardening and beer go together in more than...

Coconut shavings, coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut cream, coconut milk – what is it that coconut can’t do? If you love coconut products, you might be tempted to plant a coconut palm tree of your very own. Hey, I get it! Let’s talk about how to plant a coconut palm tree of your very own....

Have you ever picked a fresh, ripe plum from a plum tree and just eaten it right on the spot? If so, you’ve won at the game of life. If not, I highly recommend it. This article may help you live in a world where summers are full of fresh plums. That’s right, we’re going...