Your once-gorgeous strawberries are half-eaten before the harvest. Your once-luscious lettuce has more holes than a pegboard, and the brownish tinge of decay has crept up on your tomato plants. What gives? In your battle against garden pests, the pests are winning....
We live in an impatient culture. Fast food, fast service, instant messaging, on-demand streaming — we want it all now. Sadly, the words “fast” and “garden” rarely go together unless they’re in the title of this blog. Gardening takes time,...
Zucchini originated in Mesoamerica, the region extending from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It’s a relatively recent addition to gardens but has been cultivated since at least the mid-19th century. Records from the 1800s...
Plants have a buddy system. Certain plants help others grow stronger than they could on their own. Welcome to companion gardening. Farmers and plant enthusiasts have used this technique for centuries to boost crop yields, improve pest control, and promote overall...
The eggplant was first cultivated in Asia. However, most of its wild relatives are from Africa. This oft-maligned tear-shaped vegetable is a staple in many international cuisines and the beloved Italian comfort dish eggplant Parmesan. Cooked eggplant has a creamy...
