Peppers are absolute superstars of the average vegetable garden. Whether you're growing sweet or spicy varieties, they add bursts of color (and spectacular flavor) to the yard as well as the table. ...
9 Problems Growing Mustard Greens and How to Address Them
Are you a fan of mustard greens? They're a staple in Southern cuisine but are also used in a variety of dishes all over the world. They're exquisite in the Indian dish sarson ka saag—especially spread ...
11 Asparagus Plant Problems That Can Ruin Your Harvest (and What To Do About Them)
Six years ago, I started an asparagus bed. I started with six root crowns, planted them in a bed of rich, well-drained soil, and waited for the plants to settle in and take over. But four years later, ...
How to Deal With Dreaded Black Rot in Your Garden (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris)
Most gardeners have heard of black rot. It’s mentioned in gardening books and troubleshooting articles. It’s whispered about by old growers and complained about by newbies. It strikes fear into the ...
13 Common Blueberry Bush Problems, Pests, and Diseases (and How to Fix Them)
Considering how prolific blueberries can be in the wild, they should be super-easy to grow at home too, right? Wrong-o. Although many berry bushes are fairly easy to cultivate, these indigo gems are ...
Alternaria Leaf Spot: How to Identify and Treat Leaf Blight
Have you heard of Alternaria before? If you've done a fair bit of gardening over the course of your life, chances are you've come across it at some point. It can affect a massive number of different ...
17 Potential Radish Plant Problems and How to Fix Them
Radishes are some of the easiest, quickest crops you can possibly grow. That said, if you're having problems growing radishes it doesn't mean that you're an incompetent gardener and should pursue ...
15 Common Scallion Plant Problems and What To Do About Them
Scallions—also known as green or spring onions—are some of the tastiest alliums out there. These onions are immensely versatile, and are ridiculously easy to grow. Furthermore, since they fend off a ...
15 Hop Plant Problems and How to Deal With Them
Hops are a magical plant that is used to treat anxiety, improve appetite and brew delicious beers, but they can be a tricky plant to grow. That's because hops are subject to a number of different ...