How To Prune Tomato Plants for More Fruit
Prune tomato plant to direct more of the plant’s energy into fruit production and less into creating new foliage.
Vegetable & Fruit Gardening
Articles on growing organic vegetables and fruit without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
11 Summer Gardening Mistakes That Quietly Destroy Your Garden
Every summer starts the same way. You walk outside with unrealistic optimism, a $42 heirloom tomato plant, and the belief that this is finally the year you become the kind
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Why Are My Tomato Leaves Curling? 7 Common Causes and How to Fix Them
Tomato leaves curling is one of the most common problems gardeners run into during summer. The good news is that curled leaves do not always mean your plant is dying.
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What to Plant in June: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers That Still Thrive
A lot of beginner gardeners assume they missed planting season once June arrives. (And yes, we have all been there!) In reality, there’s still plenty you can plant successfully, especially
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Three Important Steps To Growing Food That’s More Nutrient-Dense
Studies show that supermarket foods are as much as 70% lower in nutrition than 60 years ago. Fortunately you can do something about it
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How To Grow Sweet Peppers and Hot Peppers
Sweet peppers and hot peppers are the most popular garden vegetables after tomatoes, but they can be much fussier. Here are tips for growing your best peppers ever.
How To Grow Tomatoes And Other Vegetables In Containers
No space for a garden? You can enjoy fresh tomatoes and other veggies by growing them in containers on your patio, apartment balcony, porch, deck, or even in containers placed around your yard.
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How to Organize Your Garden Shed (and Avoid Costly Mistakes This Spring)
An organized garden shed not only makes tools easier to find but may save you from a serious injury as well.
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How to Grow Potatoes in Your Garden
How to grow potatoes in your garden, including tips on planting, harvesting, and managing pests and diseases of potatoes.
Can a Vegetable Garden Save You Money on Groceries?
A vegetable garden can produce gallons of produce each season that would cost hundreds of dollars if bought at a grocery store.
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How to Choose Healthy Plants at Garden Centers
There are a few things to watch for at any garden center to make sure that the plants you take home are healthy and will grow big and beautiful.