A clean shovel is a thing of beauty. Not hardware store clean, but fresh from the garden and properly cleaned for storage. Just as your prize-winning tomatoes need care, so do the tools that help you cultivate them. Why Proper Tool Care Matters Sharp, clean, and...
Rainwater collection was legalized in California with the Rainwater Capture Act in 2012. Before then, permits were required and still are in many states. But Californians are in luck! Even though gas is sky-high, and housing prices are through the roof, rainwater is...
Hydroponic gardening offers several advantages over traditional sod-busting, including: The efficient use of space Water conservation Better pest control Faster growth rates Commercial farmers have embraced the technology. Chances are those juicy cherry tomatoes you...
Every year since 1966, Linus has waited for the Great Pumpkin to rise from the patch. It never does. This year, the Great Pumpkin could be yours, arriving just in time for a Halloween-themed Instagram post. Growing a supersized pumpkin requires time, patience,...
Cucumbers belong to the gourd family. Like all gourds, they grow in trailing vines and thrive in warm climates. Some gourds become containers, musical instruments, or decorations. The cucumber makes a lousy harp, but a peerless pickling vegetable. The vines are easy...