What Do Weeds Tell You About Your Soil?
We gardeners spend a lot of time and energy getting rid of weeds. So it may be a little surprising when I say that weeds aren't always bad. In fact, …
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How to Save Root-Bound Tomato Plants Before It’s Too Late
There are some opinions out there about what to do with root-bound tomato plants. Quite a few people seem to believe that the best thing is to just dump them …
The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!
I'm not quite sure why I own so many watering cans, but my first guess is that I need a support group. My second guess is that I've spent a …
3 Invasive Worm Species That Threaten Your Garden
There may or may not be a wizard of Oz. Even the movie wasn't entirely clear on that. And there may or may not be a Glinda, a good witch. …
The 2 Best Bypass Pruners for Food Gardeners
When it comes to pruning, you don't need a new tool for every branch or twig. The same tool can be used for different branches and stems if you use …
4 Tragic Greenhouse Problems and How to Avoid Them
There's an old joke that goes like this: "Hey, doctor! It hurts when I do this." To which the doctor replies: "Then don't do that!" That's what I think of …
Dealing with Blueberry Diseases
Like all food crops, blueberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
This is especially …
Dealing with Radish Diseases
Like all food crops, radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop …
Storing and Preserving Your Radishes
Radishes like to be in a cool, moist environment for storage.
Leaving any radish out on the counter for a few days will result in wilted greens and shriveled bulbs. …
Grow More Food in Less Space with 5 Garden Design Ideas
Of the many cool things about gardening, one of my favorites is how truly accessible it can be. You don't have to have acres of land or even a big …
