These weak, pitiful flying insects don’t seem like a very formidable enemy, but whiteflies have the potential to kill entire crops in a short amount of time. By sucking the sap from healthy plants, ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Carrot Rust Flies on Your Garden Plants
Last year, my carrot crop was a HUGE success. I had never pulled so many carrots from my garden before, each prettier than the last! I was lucky to have dealt with a few pests, which is fortunate ...
Flea Beetles: How to Identify, Eliminate, and Prevent This Garden Pest
Each year it seems like a whole new type of bug decides to move into my garden. I’ve become well-acquainted with the many varieties of nasty insects that can wreak havoc on plants - including flea ...
Growing Parsnips: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
It’s odd to me that parsnips are so underrated. I hardly ever see them sold the grocery store. If they’re in the produce aisle, they’re somewhere hidden. The carrots? The golden child of the vegetable ...
The Difference Between Peas and Beans and Why it Matters
Beans are some of the most interesting vegetable garden plants, but they can be kind of confusing. Do peas fall into the same category? Are peas beans, too? What about green beans? What's the ...
Jicama Plant: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I first tried jicama during my meal kit box days. While I didn't keep the meal kits in my life, jicama has become a must-have for growing in my garden. Most people usually nibble on the refreshing veg ...
How to Start Seeds in Milk Jug Greenhouses
Starting seeds is relatively simple, but you're at the mercy of mother nature, which can be frustrating. It can also be a costly endeavor if you have to buy a bunch of equipment to get started. The ...
Mizuna Greens: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Mizuna greens are a Japanese varietal of mustard greens. It's a part of the Brassica family and is also known as Japanese Mustard or California peppergrass. It’s tough to find mizuna at a regular ...
Growing Cress: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Cress is such an easy green to grow that I’m a bit surprised it’s not more popular. Quite a few people don’t even know what I’m talking about when I mention cress, but I think it’s well worth growing. ...