We all know that apples are the quintessential fall fruit - and while they are easy to grow, they are not without their fair share of problems. Among these problems are diseases, some of which can ...
10 Common Tomato Diseases To Watch Out For in Your Garden
Tomato plants are known for being vulnerable to a number of tomato diseases. Fungal, viral, and bacterial issues can wipe out entire crops and gardens in a short period if left unchecked, so you need ...
16 Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in Your Garden
Did you know there are thousands of pepper varieties that you can grow in your garden? It's true! You might only be able to name a few peppers, like the classic bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, and ...
10 Steps You Shouldn’t Ignore When Starting an Orchard
I started my orchard with little planning. I figured, "how hard can it be?" As various problems appeared over the years, I realized that many of the issues could have been avoided with a little ...
18 Best Carrot Varieties to Grow for a Colorful Harvest
Did you know that carrots don't just come in long and orange varieties? You can grow red, purple, white, and yellow carrots. You'll also find ones that are stubby and wide and some that are slender. ...
10 Common Pepper Pests and Diseases That Can Kill Your Crops
Pepper plants are easy to grow, but unfortunately, there are many pepper pests and diseases you may encounter in your garden, and either issue can result in your plants dying. Being prepared to ...
Why Is My Fruit Tree Dying? Common Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases
Adding fruit trees to your property is a great way to grow more food and add beauty. Before you dive into this world, make sure you know the common fruit tree pests and diseases that you might ...
Aztec Sweet Herb: All About Growing This Delightfully Sweet Plant
I'm a herb enthusiast. I love how you can use them for culinary purposes and health, teas, topical ointments, and aromatherapy. It seems that the ones people have been cultivating for centuries are ...
Are You Overwatering Your Plants? And How to Fix Them
Are you drowning your plants? You very well could be. It sounds counterintuitive - don’t plants need lots of water to live? Yes - and no. I’ve found that I’m much more likely to overwater my ...