Vegetables

If you’ve ever found that your young squash, pumpkin or zucchini plants are being eaten, your garden may have been invaded by squash bugs. Young squash plants and seedlings are particularly vulnerable to squash bugs, but there are some easy and effective ways to kill them and help keep them under control.   Related Article: Best…

Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables around–as well as one of my most favorite!  When stored properly, your potato crop will last throughout most of the winter. Here are some of my favorite tips for storing potatoes.   Facts About Potatoes   There are more than 80 varieties of potatoes.  The most common…

Don’t know anything about how to grow asparagus? Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black Asparagus seed.   Formerly in the Liliaceae family, botanists have realized that Asparagus is in a class by itself and have repositioned…

A few months ago I researched using banana peels to fertilize houseplants, and discovered there are also many banana peel uses outdoors in the garden!   Are Banana Peels Good for All Plants?   Yes banana peels make great fertilizer for most plants. They contain potassium that is essential for your plants to grow strong…

When growing peppers in your garden, there a few things you need to know in order for your plants to grow strong and healthy. For instance different types of plants require different pH levels in your garden soil.   See Today’s List of Best Organic Garden Fertilizers   Soil Requirements for Peppers   For your…