Blue Dragon Fruit: Myth or Reality?
You might know of the delicious Dragon Fruit, but despite what many people think, it is native to South America rather than South East Asia. The fruit is a cousin …
Gardening
Opo Squash Care: Everything You Need to Know
Are you growing a vegetable garden but tired of the usual zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplants? Then, consider planting an opo squash. Also known as bottle gourd, this plant produces bottle-like …
Abe Lincoln Tomato Care: Everything You Need to Know
The Abe Lincoln Tomato is an heirloom tomato variety that has several desirable characteristics, such as being crack-resistant and producing dark red, meaty fruit with wonderful flavor. Botanical Name Solanum …
Will Sevin Dust Kill Squash Bugs?
If you are a squash farmer, you may wonder if sevin dust will kill squash bugs. The answer is yes. It will kill them. Sevin dust is a pesticide that …
Tomato Seedling Leaves Pointing up at Night
Your tomato seedlings are finally starting to show some signs of life. After weeks of carefully nurturing them, it’s gratifying to see the first green shoots poking through the soil. …
Cabbage Seedlings Leggy: Common Causes
Cabbages are usually grown from seedlings, and these seedlings vary in size and height depending on the growing environment and variety. If you are a seasoned cabbage gardener, you might …
Rooting Strawberry Runners in Water: Tips and Tricks
Being able to harvest as many strawberries is the focus of many strawberry gardeners. Well, when planted, strawberries produce “daughters” in the first year and then start to produce fruits …
Why Are Peaches Falling Off My Tree: Common Causes
Plump, juicy peaches are a summertime favorite, and growing your own makes eating them all the more rewarding. But what do you do if you notice your peaches falling off …
Cauliflower Leaves Turning Yellow: Common Causes
Anyone who has ever grown cauliflower knows that the journey to harvest is not always easy. Cauliflower plants are susceptible to various problems, including pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. One …
How to Use a Soaker Hose in Vegetable Garden
In a perfect world, we would all have the time to stand in our gardens and hand-water our plants. However, in the real world, sometimes we need to leave our …