19 Places To Avoid Planting Eggplants (If You Want A High-Yield Harvest)
Growing eggplants can be rewarding, but they’re pickier than many gardeners expect. These glossy purple vegetables need specific conditions to thrive, and planting them in …
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40 Vegetables You Shouldn’t Be Buying—Replant Them from Kitchen Scraps
Don’t toss those scraps—plant them! Your kitchen cast-offs are hidden gems, ready to sprout again. Regrowing veggies is a clever way to save money, cut …
15 Fixes For A Dying Garlic Crop (Plus 3 Mistakes That Could Be Making It Worse)
Growing garlic can be rewarding, but sometimes things go south and those promising green shoots start yellowing or wilting before your eyes. Last season, I …
20 Easy-Grow Tomato Varieties Perfect For First-Time Gardeners
New to gardening and dreaming of juicy, homegrown tomatoes? Don’t worry—you don’t need a green thumb to get started! Some tomato varieties are practically foolproof, …
18 Tomato Varieties That Won’t Split And Still Deliver A Perfect Harvest
Growing tomatoes can be a rewarding experience until you find your beautiful fruits cracked and split after a heavy rain. This common problem happens when …
Avoid These 16 Plants If You Want Healthy Peppers
Growing peppers can be a rewarding experience, but certain plant neighbors can sabotage your success. The right growing companions make all the difference between stunted, …
18 Game-Changing Tips For Growing A Persimmon Tree From Seed
Dreaming of plucking sweet, golden persimmons from a tree you grew yourself? It all starts with a single seed—and a little know-how. Growing a persimmon …
28 Top Vegetables To Grow In Raised Beds (And 7 That Hate Raised Beds)
Raised beds are a smart way to grow fresh, homegrown veggies. They offer better drainage, fewer pests, and easier planting and harvesting—all in a neat, …
16 Zucchini Growing Mistakes That Lead To No Fruit (And How To Avoid Them)
Growing zucchini seems like it should be a breeze—plant a seed, watch it grow, and soon you’re drowning in more squash than you know what …
29 Top Climbing Vegetables To Grow Vertically (Space-Saving & Productive Picks)
Small garden? No problem. Vertical gardening lets you make the most of every inch—proof that you can grow up without growing out. When I first …