What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 7-8
July in USDA zone 7-8 is when the mercury climbs higher than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the humidity makes you feel like you're wearing a wet …
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What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 9-10
Should you really be planting things when you can cook an egg on your patio? The answer is yes! Fear not, my sun-loving friend! While your northern neighbors are harvesting …
5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch
Is there anything better than sitting on a porch, drinking a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and reading a good book? I love a good porch sit but what I love …
How to Protect Your Tomato Harvest During a Rainy Summer Season
Tomatoes are a beloved summer crop, but growing them during a particularly rainy season can be challenging. Last summer was particularly wet all over the USA, and it's been a …
10 High Yield Fruit Plants Perfect for Small Gardens
One of the things I love about gardening is that anyone who wants to can have at least a small garden. A few pots by the window or several containers …
Reasons to Love Heart-shaped Tomatoes
While I love many tomatoes – I’ve grown over 100 varieties on my Seattle city lot in a season – heart-shaped tomatoes hold a special spot in my affections. They …
A Bumper Crop Bonanza: Conquering Our Mammoth Tomato Harvest
Hey there, fellow food garden enthusiasts! If you're reading this, you probably share our love for gardening and the satisfaction of growing your own delicious, homegrown produce. Well, let me …
Tip #6: How to Avoid Tomato Diseases
Tomato-plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses—and the diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even by gardeners themselves. Use these techniques to …
The Everything Tomato Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Tomatoes
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing tomatoes at home—the most popular home-gardening food item, with 86% of American households growing this …
