When you spot something that doesn’t look quite right on your plants, it can be devastating. What the heck is that weird coloring? Is that plant rust?! What do I do!?! Noticing something awry on ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms in the Garden
Perhaps one of the most hated garden pests ever is the dreaded tomato hornworm. The gargantuan (compared to other pests!) creepy-crawly has gained evil villain status among gardeners. Hornworms are ...
How to Deal with Bacterial Blight in Your Garden
I hate bugs. I really do. But worse than insect damage in the garden are the diseases such as bacterial blight, which bugs transmit to plants as they munch and crunch through leaves. Diseases are a ...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies on Your Garden Plants
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 ...