Nurturing your Melon Plants
Melons like their days long and hot—eight to 12 hours of sunlight each day to flourish. Make sure that wherever you’re growing them, they get plenty of sunshine. …
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10 Amazing Summer Tomato Recipes
Maybe I'm biased, but there's just nothing like a sun-ripened tomato straight from the garden. I always try to keep a stash of summer tomato recipes around so I can …
Can You Compost Dog Poop?
When I first started composting, I felt a surge of angst any time I was about to throw something in the garbage. Can I compost it? Is this really garbage? …
Prevent Food-borne Pathogens When Using Manure in Vegetable Gardens
As a kid, the thought of using manure in vegetable gardens turned my stomach. I think it's because my opinions on manure were initially shaped by the Back to the …
Nurturing your Dill Plants
Once your dill has settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. Dill likes moist, but not soggy, soil. …
Growing Dill in Containers
Dill can flourish in containers. That’s lucky, because as a culinary herb, you’ll want to have access to fresh dill all year round. Dried dill is better than no dill, …
Dealing with Gooseberry Diseases
Like all food crops, gooseberry bushes are susceptible to fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are choosing disease-resistant plants, keeping your bushes pruned to provide adequate air circulation, and …
Winterizing your Gooseberry Bushes
Gooseberry bushes are cold-hardy to -40 degrees F. There’s not a lot you need to do to prepare these plants for winter; it’s mostly neatening up. …
Nurturing your Gooseberry Bushes
Once your gooseberry bushes are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. Gooseberries like about an inch of …
Dealing with Green Bean Diseases
Like all food crops, green beans are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
